Vocational Assessment

During the vocational assessment process, you and your DVR counselor gather data and review information about your abilities, skills, interests and readiness for employment. Then you will analyze current labor market information and job opportunities in your local community. This process also includes a review of other factors that impact your employment options, such as housing, transportation, medical needs and your family situation. You will use this information to make an informed decision about your vocational goal and the services necessary to become employed. The information gathered during the vocational assessment process may include one or more of the following elements:

1) Information about your disability, education, social or family situation, as well as other factors that may impact your employment options.

2) An evaluation of your knowledge, skills, abilities and interests.

3) An assessment of your work history, work habits, and work tolerances

4) A review of the local job market.

5) An evaluation of your assistive technology needs to determine necessary workplace accommodations (e.g., equipment or devices).

6) An analysis of your salary and benefits needs.

This is an individualized process. Your DVR counselor will work with you to tailor the assessment to your specific situation.