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Our scope to share for the Vocational Services Program
Services provided for persons seeking to return to work
include Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation, Situational Assessments, and
Employment Services for job placement. Services are provided to
persons 18 or older with limiting conditions
The vocational services staff includes a Certified
Vocational Evaluator/Certified Case Manager, and Life Skills Trainers who
assist clients in achieving their vocational goals.
In addition, the vocational services staff has the
enviable position of having direct access to therapists, psychologists, a
social worker, and a nurse, for consultation as needed with individual
cases.
Vocational Services is part of an outpatient clinic
easily accessible to the public. Public transportation is convenient
to the building and, for those who drive, plenty of parking is available.
The facility is open for vocational testing and
services from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
For individuals who have returned to work and require
on site services, job coaches work when the individual has need of
assistance.
Winter Haven Hospital accepts commercial insurance,
Vocational Rehabilitation, Worker’s Compensation, and can arrange for
cash accounts. Most people are referred through the Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation.
In establishing a plan individual preferences and
interests are considered to assist the person in identifying and
implementing a vocational goal. Referrals are made to appropriate
social service agencies as the need is identified.
The Vocational Services program reviews outcomes of
past performance each quarter with follow-up contact with the person
served, as well as the referral sources. The data is used to improve
our performance and to provide more realistic and effective services.
In 2003 77% referred for job placement obtained and maintained
employment for 90 days or more. 52% of persons referred for
vocational evaluations or situational assessments demonstrated the ability
to obtain employment with assistance. 31% were recommended to
participate in a training program, either vocational or community college,
and then obtain employment in their area of training. 18% were deemed
too severely limited to pursue competitive employment.
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