From the provider: Employment related assessment and counselling Vocational Assessment Vocational Assessment is an evidence-based assessment designed to assist people with disability identify career, volunteer or study themes and options. Vocational assessments are typically ideally completed by RCs as they undertake tertiary training in this specialised area of assessment. Vocational Assessment involves review of medical and psychosocial information; education and experience; transferable skills; assessment of interest, aptitude, adjustment, work preference and personality; assessment of jobsearch skills; labour market review and includes recommended strategies to support realisation of vocational goal. Vocational/ Career Counselling Vocational counselling is an evidence-based counselling service typically ideally provided by RCs as they undertake tertiary training in this specialised area of counselling. Vocational counselling includes professional and personal counselling, that incorporates an additional focus on the unique vocational needs of individuals with disabilities. Vocational counselling can be used to facilitate discovery of vocational themes. On the Job Counselling and Training We provide on the job counselling and training to the participant and/or the employer to assist with work task acquisition and to maximise placement success. Career Exploration Activities Evidence based activities such as work experience in real workplaces to gain an understanding of different roles. If you are thinking of going back to work or working for the first time, an "informational interview" is a great way to find out about a type of job or career at a company or in a field that interests you. You can do this even when there’s no job opening. Asking someone for an informational interview shows motivation to work, eagerness to learn about employment opportunities, and interest in exploring a particular workplace or field. Participant/ Employer/ Co-worker training and support We provide post-employment counselling and consulting to the participant, their employer and co-workers to improve work performance, workplace supervision, interpersonal workplace relationships and support employment sustainability Situational Assessment/ Work Skills Assessment (also known as job sampling, on the job assessment, or environmental assessment) We undertake a situational assessment in true workplaces to assist an individual to make choices about the types of jobs and work environments they may enjoy. Assessments in simulated work environments, and in facility-based programs do not contain the nuances and variables of actual work environments, which are necessary to make an informed choice concerning employment options. This robust evidence-based assessment helps the individual to make choices about the types of jobs and work environments that they would enjoy. Situational assessment is a form of career exploration considered helpful for participants with little or no work experience; difficulties with communication, or people whose job goals are unclear. Workplace Assessment/Job Analysis An evidence-based assessment that involves an organised and intensive method of obtaining information about jobs. Job Analysis involves the gathering, evaluating, and recording of accurate, objective and complete information about a given position from a variety of sources. Job Analysis can be used for Job matching; Identification of suitable duties; Determining job modifications; Job redesign; Hazard identification; Maintenance of employment; Developing training programs; Locating occupational information; Job promotion; and as Employer support. Job Analysis is an effective tool to use in the career exploration process and may assist in responding to objections employers may have about hiring a person with disability. Improved Daily Living: Building Capacity for participation and engagement in work, volunteering or study Rehabilitation Counselling Needs Assessment An in-depth evidence-based assessment designed to identify strengths, potential barriers and resources to economic, educational and social participation and formulate goals with the participant to harness strengths, build capacity and address barriers and increase engagement. Personal Counselling Assessments, counselling and guidance to support positive changes in ability to socialise with and interact with others, specialist skills in developing positive workplace behaviours RC Jobsearch Review Assessment and Report Exclusively developed by Inclusion Rehab and Disability, this assessment is based on best practice jobsearch methods and substantial knowledge and understanding of deficits that can arise in the jobsearch process. This assessment involves a comprehensive review of an individual’s jobsearch tools, efforts and levels of jobsearch success to identify and address any gaps in their jobsearch process that may be negatively impacting on them securing employment. Job Readiness/Jobsearch Skills Development Programs This evidence-based individualised program works with participants to develop their skills and levels of efficacy across all elements of the jobsearch process: Resume development Job ad specific cover letters and selection criteria Networks and contacts Using online sources Various jobsearch methods Self-marketing to employers Self- negotiating with condition Disability disclosure techniques Interview skills Workplace presentation requirements Transitions Support Assessments and services to help transition from school through assessment to identify study options and study support needs, counselling, advice, enrolment assistance, negotiating adjustments for education and supporting commencement of study or training Rehabilitation Counselling (RC) is a tertiary degree-based health profession regulated by Rehabilitation Counselling Association of Australasia (RCAA). RCs help facilitate social, educational and economic inclusion and participation for people experiencing disability, illness, injury, or disadvantage through assessment, case management, counselling, service provision and support. As RCs undertake tertiary training in rehabilitation counselling, disability studies, vocational evaluation, job development and placement and counselling, they are the only profession which straddles both allied health and career development, with the peak national association, RCAA, a member organisation of both Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) and the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA). RCs work from a robust evidence base, are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of Continuing Professional Development per year and are bound by Professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics. When should I engage an RC? You require support identifying and strategizing goals You have trouble accessing work, volunteer or education environments due to your condition You need support to explore career/volunteer and study options You need support to adjust to impact of disability Your current or future employer requires education and guidance to best support you in the workplace If you require on the job training at your volunteer work; placement or place of employment If your Support Workers will be supporting you in workplaces or volunteer environments, I can provide training to them to best support you If you want a Customised employment service If you need/want to develop the tools and resources to successfully source your own employment
Ages 17+
Sole Trader ·Serving Gold Coast, Queensland
