Work Toolkit:
Vocational rehabilitation staff help the person determine what they want to do and then create a plan for finding competitive integrated employment.
They identify the best VRS/SSB services for the person, including exploration of interests, abilities, and conditions for employment.
1. Watch the “Help develop an employment plan and goal” video (9 minutes) below:
2. Read about building the employment portfolio on the “Plan” page of this toolkit (5 min)
3. Read about using the plan portfolio on the “Find” page of this toolkit (5 min)
4. Read: Internal VR policy and guidance “Chapter 2: Assessment of Vocational Rehabilitation Needs and Employment Plan” material (available to VRS/SSB staff through staff SharePoint)
Click on the questions below to reflect on what you've learned about helping the person develop an employment plan and goal (5 minutes).
Select an answer:
Incorrect—the correct answer is D. All of the above. There are several service outcomes from the plan phase that will support the work of VRS/SSB during the find phase. The service outcomes from the plan phase include identifying broad work goals, a benefits plan, and creating an employment portfolio.
Incorrect—the correct answer is D. All of the above. There are several service outcomes from the plan phase that will support the work of VRS/SSB during the find phase. The service outcomes from the plan phase include identifying broad work goals, a benefits plan, and creating an employment portfolio.
Incorrect—the correct answer is D. All of the above. There are several service outcomes from the plan phase that will support the work of VRS/SSB during the find phase. The service outcomes from the plan phase include identifying broad work goals, a benefits plan, and creating an employment portfolio.
Correct! There are several service outcomes from the plan phase that will support the work of VRS/SSB during the find phase. The service outcomes from the plan phase include identifying broad work goals, a benefits plan, and creating an employment portfolio.
Select an answer:
Incorrect—the correct answer is C. Sample application. The employment portfolio may contain a number of items that will help the person during the find phase, such as a sample application. See a list of the items that you may see in a person's employment portfolio on the “Plan” page, in the “Building the employment portfolio” section under “Including outcome products”.
Incorrect—the correct answer is C. Sample application. The employment portfolio may contain a number of items that will help the person during the find phase, such as a sample application. See a list of the items that you may see in a person's employment portfolio on the “Plan” page, in the “Building the employment portfolio” section under “Including outcome products”.
Correct! The employment portfolio may contain a number of items that will help the person during the find phase, such as a sample application. See a list of the items that you may see in a person's employment portfolio on the “Plan” page, in the “Building the employment portfolio” section under “Including outcome products”.
Incorrect—the correct answer is C. Sample application. The employment portfolio may contain a number of items that will help the person during the find phase, such as a sample application. See a list of the items that you may see in a person's employment portfolio on the “Plan” page, in the “Building the employment portfolio” section under “Including outcome products”.
Select an answer:
Correct. The portfolio’s cover page is called a “positive summary” (a summary of what was learned during the plan phase).
Incorrect—the correct answer is A. The portfolio’s cover page is called a “positive summary” (a summary of what was learned during the plan phase).
Incorrect—the correct answer is A. The portfolio’s cover page is called a “positive summary” (a summary of what was learned during the plan phase).
Incorrect—the correct answer is A. The portfolio’s cover page is called a “positive summary” (a summary of what was learned during the plan phase).
Select an answer:
Incorrect—the correct answer is D. My Vault. My Vault makes it easy for the person and their waiver employment service provider to build, upload, and share the employment portfolio. Some people may not use My Vault, in which case you’ll need to talk through the best way for them to share the files with you.
Incorrect—the correct answer is D. My Vault. My Vault makes it easy for the person and their waiver employment service provider to build, upload, and share the employment portfolio. Some people may not use My Vault, in which case you’ll need to talk through the best way for them to share the files with you.
Incorrect—the correct answer is D. My Vault. My Vault makes it easy for the person and their waiver employment service provider to build, upload, and share the employment portfolio. Some people may not use My Vault, in which case you’ll need to talk through the best way for them to share the files with you.
Correct. My Vault makes it easy for the person and their waiver employment service provider to build, upload, and share the employment portfolio. Some people may not use My Vault, in which case you’ll need to talk through the best way for them to share the files with you.
Select an answer:
Incorrect—the correct answer is B. Since the employment portfolio is built during the plan phase, you’ll find a list of the items that could be in a portfolio on the “Plan” page, in the “Building the employment portfolio” section under “Including outcome products”.
Correct. Since the employment portfolio is built during the plan phase, you’ll find a list of the items that could be in a portfolio on the “Plan” page, in the “Building the employment portfolio” section under “Including outcome products”.
Incorrect—the correct answer is B. Since the employment portfolio is built during the plan phase, you’ll find a list of the items that could be in a portfolio on the “Plan” page, in the “Building the employment portfolio” section under “Including outcome products”.
Incorrect—the correct answer is B. Since the employment portfolio is built during the plan phase, you’ll find a list of the items that could be in a portfolio on the “Plan” page, in the “Building the employment portfolio” section under “Including outcome products”.
The positive summary is a helpful tool for supporting a seamless transition from plan to find. Take the following steps to build your familiarity with this important tool.
(20 minutes)
The employment portfolio is a helpful tool for supporting a seamless transition from plan to find. Take the following steps to build your familiarity with this important tool.
(20 minutes)
Use these tools as you help the person develop an employment plan and goal: