A survey of need for vocational rehabilitation and job placement services

1966 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dale S. Weber
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Job Placement ◽  
Placement Services

Occupational Aspirations of Undergraduate Rehabilitation Students

1986 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-48
Author(s):  
Fong Chan ◽  
Harry J. Parker
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Occupational Aspirations ◽  
Job Placement ◽  
Counseling Program ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Job Titles

One hundred and three upper division undergraduates (four universities with two program orientations) volunteered their ranking of aspiration and prestige for 13 rehabilitation job titles. Vocational rehabilitation counselor (VRC) in proprietary settings ranked first followed by VRC - Workshop and VRC - State. No significant differences were found between program orientation and subgroups ranking except facility program students ranked Job Placement Specialist first, while counseling program students ranked it ninth. Overall, facility related occupations were among the lowest seven. Implication for recruitment was discussed.

Preferred Qualities of Community Rehabilitation Providers in State Vocational Rehabilitation

2015 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley A. Kaseroff ◽  
Allison R. Fleming ◽  
Garrett E. Huck ◽  
Brian N. Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Interpersonal Skills ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Consensual Qualitative Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Professional Skills ◽  
Community Rehabilitation ◽  
Placement Services

Objective:State vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies rely heavily on community rehabilitation providers (CRPs) for placement services. However, little has been published on what CRP qualities are most sought after by state VR staff. The purpose of this article is to explore the abilities and skills that VR staff prefer and seek in the CRPs with whom they contract.Research Design:A Modified Consensual Qualitative Research (CQR-M) approach was used to assess specific qualities state VR staff look for when selecting a community rehabilitation provider. Thirty-five counselors, supervisors, and administrators participated in semi-structured interviews to provide their perspectives of these desired attributes.Results:The results revealed four overarching domains of desired qualities including: professional skills, interpersonal skills, personality attributes, and knowledge. Categories in each domain further specify state VR staff preferences.Conclusions:Results support the need for standardized CRP training and certification to advance provider preparation and the counselor selection process.

Comparative Competitive Employment Levels for Latinos and Non-Latinos Without 12 Years of Education

2002 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corey L. Moore
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Lower Proportion ◽  
Job Placement ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Competitive Employment ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Placement Services

The purpose of this research was to identify disparities in proportions of cases “successfully closed” (status 26 only) into competitive jobs based on ethnicity (Latino vs. non-Latino). Case records (n=1 ,224) from the RSA-911 database, fiscal year 1997, were obtained and evaluated for consumers who were deaf with less than 12 years of education. A logistic regression analysis and chi-square tests were utilized to investigate potential relationships. Results indicated that significantly more non-Latino consumers who were deaf achieved competitive jobs compared to Latino consumers who were deaf. Findings also indicated that a significantly greater proportion of those consumers who were deaf provided with counseling and job placement services achieved competitive jobs compared to consumers who did not receive these services. Finally, results suggested that a significantly lower proportion of those vocational rehabilitation services found to be significantly associated with competitive jobs (i.e., job placement) were provided to Latino consumers who were deaf. Results are presented for competitive jobs and the implications of findings for service and research are discussed.

Predictors of Competitive Employment of Adults With Deaf-Blindness Following Vocational Rehabilitation

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-159
Author(s):  
Ian Shadrick ◽  
Carol Etlen
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Job Search ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
Competitive Employment ◽  
Client Outcomes ◽  
Related Services ◽  
Rehabilitation Services Administration ◽  
Placement Services ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to examine employment outcomes for adult vocational rehabilitation clients with deaf-blindness. Specifically, this study examined the relationship between case service provisions, and competitive employment outcomes for individuals with deaf-blindness. The sample was obtained from Rehabilitation Services Administration Case Service Report (RSA-911) data and included 135 cases of individuals with deaf-blindness identified as their primary or secondary disability and whose cases were closed during the fiscal year 2016. The independent variables consisted of vocational rehabilitation case service-related variables. The dependent variable was attainment of competitive employment. Results indicated that three vocational rehabilitation case service variables were associated with client outcomes for those with deaf-blindness seeking and obtaining competitive employment. Implications for improving employment outcomes for clients with deaf-blindness include supporting postsecondary educational attainment opportunities, providing job placement services, and providing job search-related services. Implications for services provided by vocational rehabilitation agencies are discussed.

Rehabilitation Placement Services: Unlicensed Employment Agencies or Something Else?

1982 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ralph Matkin
Keyword(s):  
Job Placement ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Employment Agency ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
State Statutes ◽  
Rehabilitation Facilities ◽  
Placement Services ◽  
Rehabilitation Personnel ◽  
Employment Agencies

Research into the roles and functions of rehabilitation, counselors has revealed job placement services to be among the most important duties reported. Yet, counselors have indicated they have insufficient time to perform placement services because of increased case load size. Thus, clients who are approaching job readiness generally have been referred to private not-for-profit rehabilitation facilities for placement services. More recently, private for-profit rehabilitation practitioners have discovered that placement efforts are enhanced by having smaller case loads which allows for attention to be focused toward job placement in a timely manner. However, both private not-for-profit rehabilitation facilities and for-profit practitioners generally charge a fee for client placement services. The dilemma confronting rehabilitation professionals and facilities who collect fees for placement is that they may be in violation of state statutes requiring such activities to be licensed as employment agencies, agents, or both. State statutes regulating employment agency functions are examined relative to fee-generating placement activities performed by rehabilitation personnel.

A Qualitative Study of Job Placement Provider Decisions in Vocational Rehabilitation

2014 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison R. Fleming ◽  
Brian N. Phillips ◽  
Ashley Kaseroff ◽  
Garrett E. Huck
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Job Placement

Employment of Latinos with Disabilities: The Impact on Academic/Work Self-Concept

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 3-9
Author(s):  
Alicia B. Becton ◽  
Jerome Fischer ◽  
Noel A. Ysasi ◽  
Abdoulaye Diallo ◽  
Yuleinys A. Castillo
Keyword(s):  
Academic Work ◽  
The United States ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Job Placement ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
Placement Services ◽  
The Impact

As the projected growth of Latinos in the United States is substantially high and unemployment rates significantly low, the need exists for rehabilitation professionals to be aware of factors affecting successful employment outcomes. Subsequently, self-concept has been considered a contributing factor affecting employment outcomes, although varying results exist. In view of job placement services often provided through vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies and/or community rehabilitation programs (CRP), this study investigated the relationship of various self-concept variables and academic/work concept as measured by the Tennessee Self Concept Scale 2 (TSCS2) with job placement practice. Results indicated significant relationships among Identity and Satisfaction, and Academic/Work self-concept. In addition, Family, Physical, and Identity self-concepts were positively correlated with number of days in job placement services prior to employment. Implications for rehabilitation professionals, and future research are discussed.

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