Persons needing to identify their work related strengths, abilities, needs, and preferences.

MISSION:

To accurately assess the strengths, needs, and preferences of the individual in a controlled paid work environment and make recommendations for appropriate services.

ADMISSION CRITERIA:

• Have a diagnosed disability or other barrier to employment
• Be referred by an agency having a service contract with KANDU or through a private payment agreement
• Be at least 16 years of age
• Be as independent as possible
• Current physical exam
• Recent psychological examination report
• Individual Educational Plan (for school students)
• Criminal justice history
• Reports from previous or current service providers/employers

SERVICES PROVIDED:

• Work skills evaluation and training
• Paid work opportunities
• Transportation arrangements, if necessary (paid by purchaser)
• Social integration in a work environment
• Daily interaction with co-workers
• Placement recommendations/referrals

REPORTING/STAFFING REQUIREMENTS:

• VOCATIONAL EVALUATION REPORT: Assessing strengths and weaknesses to provide recommendations.
• JOBS PROGRESS REPORT: Lists data on all production jobs to include productivity rates, pay and hours worked.
• STAFFING: Held upon completion of Vocational Evaluation with client worker, staff and if requested, referring agencies. If client worker continues to receive services at KANDU, an Individual Service Plan (ISP) is created.
• INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLAN (ISP): An individual plan developed to determine goals based on the persons’ strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.