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Services

Vocational Assessment - Initial Interview is conducted with the individual as needed to obtain the following information:

  1. • Past Medical History

  2. • Present Injury Status

  3. • Family/Social Profile

  4. • Educational Background

  5. • Employment Experience

  6. • Interests/Goals

A release of information signed and a return to work release and restrictions, if any, are obtained from the treating physician.

Return to Work - Our primary goal is to restore the individual to employment with their previous employer in a position within their present physical capacities as outlined by the treating physician.  This results in significant savings of indemnity benifits vocational rehabilitation expenses.  Furthermore, it is in all parties best interest to resume employment where the employer understands and accommodates the individuals physical limitations.

Job Analysis - A job analysis can be completed in written and/or video tape format following Department of Labor guidelines.  Information is obtained from the employer and research is conducted using Department of Labor publications.  An on-site visit may be warranted and the position may be video taped to accompany a written job analysis.  A job analysis consists of:

  1. • Employer Contact Information

  2. • Job Description / Duties

  3. • Hours / days per week

  4. • Working Conditions

  5. • Physical Demands

  6. • Machines / tools / equipment used

Transferable Skills Analysis - If a return to work with the previous employer is not feasible, a transferable skills analysis is completed.  A transferable skills analysis is a review of the individuals employment history which has provided him/her with valuable skills and experiences that can be utilized in seeking alternative occupations within the individuals present physical capabilities.  Once these alternative occupations are identified, we determine if those jobs exist in the local labor market.

Labor Market Survey - A labor market survey is conducted within a reasonable commuting distance of the individuals residence.  Contact is made with employers who hire individuals in the alternative occupations as identified in the transferable skills analysis to determine their hiring needs.  With this information a recommendation can be made for plan development to include: job search, or the need for further evaluation.

Job Development / Placement - Upon the job search recommendation, the following activities are completed as needed to enhance and facilitate the individuals potential employability:

  1. • Prospecting for job leads (newspaper / internet).

  2. • Registering at the Job Service Office/Career One Stop Center for free assistance.

  3. • Appropriate interviewing attire.

  4. • Completing a job application.

  5. • Interviewing skills with special emphasis given toward stressing abilities versus disabilities.

  6. • The resume, cover letters and thank you letters are written.

The individual is expected to actively engage in job seeking activities.  Aggressive follow-up with perspective employers, the Job Service Office/Career One Stop Center, and the individual is essential to ensure compliance with the plan.

On-the-Job Training (OJT) - If recommended, OJT offers the individual the opportunity to learn new skills, within their physical capabilities, while on the job.  The employers providing these new skills typically hires the OJT participant upon completion of training.  Terms and length of the OJT program are negotiated and agreed upon by all parties.

Vocational Evaluation / Training - A vocational evaluation is conducted in order to determine the training potential of the individual.  The evaluation is a series of tests including:

  1. • WRAT (Wide Range Achievement Test)

  2. • GATB (General Aptitude Test Battery)

  3. • SII (Strong Interest Inventory)

Testing assists us in identifying if the individual is a training candidate, and if so, in what occupation(s).  Short-term, vocational-technical training is preferable.

Self-Employment - When all other forms of vocational rehabilitation have been considered and eliminated, self-employment may be recommended.  Much responsibility is placed on the individual to acquire written cost estimates for start up expenses and determining the potential of business in a self-employed capacity.  Referrals to outside professionals may be needed to include the free services provided by the Small Business Association (SBA).  With this research completed and if self employment is pursued, careful monitoring of the plan is vital for success.

Expert Testimony - At times it becomes necessary to appear as an expert witness in all forms of litigation proceedings.  Stone Vocational Services, LLC is experienced and capable of providing expert legal testimony.