State Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors' Knowledge of the Discovery Process in Customized Employment

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Journal of Rehabilitation

Volume

86

Issue

2

Publisher

National Rehabilitation Association

Publication Date

4-1-2020

First Page

13

Last Page

21

Abstract

Researchers surveyed state vocational rehabilitation counselors (VRCs) working with job seekers receiving Customized Employment (CE) services. The survey included CE activities developed from a prior Delphi study conducted by Riesen, Hall, Keeton, and Jones (2019) with employment specialists deemed experts in CE, along with short answer questions on barriers and promotors to successful CE implementation. Fifty-three vocational rehabilitation counselors (VRCs) completed the survey and their responses regarding necessary CE activities corresponded with the Riesen et al. study, such as completing home visits and speaking with local businesses. However, barriers remain, including limited access to funding, adequately trained community rehabilitation programs (CRPs), and community resources. Positive factors for CE included collaboration with community agencies, families, and local businesses.

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