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The
Vocational Evaluator
A
qualified Vocational Evaluator
is one who ideally is eligible
for or a Certified Vocational
Evaluator (CVE) by the Commission
on Certification of Work Adjustment
and Vocational Evaluation
Specialists (CCWAVES). However,
CAVEWAS recognizes that their
are persons working in the
field of Vocational Evaluation
who are not eligible for the
CVE designation, but whom
by their training, education,
and experience may nonetheless
be competent Vocational Evaluators.
Still, CAVEWAS considers the
CVE designation to represent
the highest echelon of professional
achievement and recognition
in the Field of Vocational
Evaluation.
The Vocational
Evaluator is experienced in
the use of work sample technology
and standardized testing protocols,
such as for assessing employment
aptitudes, cognitive, learning,
academic achievement, educational
development, skills based
and vocational interests.
The Vocational Evaluator must
be a capable Transferable
Skills Analysis assessor relative
to appraisal of the individual's
training ,experience and education.
The Vocational Evaluator must
be able to interpret medical,
functional, psychological
and other information pertinent
to achieve an understanding
of the nature of the individuals'
impairment/disability, along
with their abilities and limitations.
The Vocational Evaluator must
be well cognizant of labour-market
characteristics and be able
to match these to the individuals'
assessed vocational potential.
Information pertinent to labour-force
characteristics and factors,
economic data, and other information
of relevancy must be integrated
with regard to geographic
considerations. The ability
to provide a final report
which is both factual and
opinion based while being
of an objective and realistic
nature in providing forward-looking
and achievable recommendations
is a key quality of the Vocational
Evaluator.
The
Vocational/Employment Specialist
A Vocational/Employment
Specialist may hold the designation
of Registered Vocational Professional
(RVP), as is awarded by CAVEWAS.
They are employed as employment
counselors, job coaches, work
adjustment practitioners, job
developers or job placement
specialists. These professionals
provide direct services and
supports to persons with impairment
or disability in order to foster
achievement of the individual's
vocational goals in the most
integrated setting possible.
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