CDS CDS Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Services 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following best describes 'supported employment' for individuals with significant disabilities?
- Segregated workshop settings with limited community contact
- Competitive integrated employment with ongoing support services (Correct answer)
- Sheltered employment with sub-minimum wages
- Part-time volunteer placements only
Correct answer: Competitive integrated employment with ongoing support services
Supported employment places individuals with significant disabilities in competitive, integrated employment settings and provides ongoing support to sustain that employment.
Question 2: What document outlines the specific rehabilitation goals, services, and responsibilities agreed upon by the client and their VR counselor?
- Disability Determination Form
- Individual Plan for Employment (IPE) (Correct answer)
- Social Security Benefit Letter
- Functional Capacity Evaluation
Correct answer: Individual Plan for Employment (IPE)
The Individual Plan for Employment (IPE) is a written agreement that details the client's employment goal and the services needed to achieve it.
Question 3: The concept of 'undue hardship' under the ADA allows an employer to deny a reasonable accommodation when the accommodation would:
- Require any additional cost
- Cause significant difficulty or expense relative to the employer's resources (Correct answer)
- Change any workplace policy
- Require purchasing new equipment
Correct answer: Cause significant difficulty or expense relative to the employer's resources
Undue hardship refers to an action requiring significant difficulty or expense, evaluated in light of factors such as the employer's size, financial resources, and the nature of the operation.
Question 4: Which employment model places workers with disabilities alongside non-disabled coworkers in standard community workplaces from day one?
- Train-and-place model
- Place-and-train (Individual Placement and Support) model (Correct answer)
- Enclaves in industry
- Work adjustment training
Correct answer: Place-and-train (Individual Placement and Support) model
The place-and-train or Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model integrates individuals directly into competitive jobs first, then provides on-the-job training and support.
Question 5: A CDS is assisting a client with a traumatic brain injury return to work. Which accommodation strategy is most appropriate for addressing memory deficits?
- Increase workload to stimulate cognitive recovery
- Provide written checklists, digital reminders, and structured routines (Correct answer)
- Place the client in a high-pressure sales environment
- Reduce all job responsibilities to simple repetitive tasks only
Correct answer: Provide written checklists, digital reminders, and structured routines
Compensatory strategies such as written checklists, alarms, and structured routines directly address memory deficits by providing external cognitive supports.
Question 6: What is the purpose of a 'labor market survey' in vocational rehabilitation?
- Determine a client's work history
- Identify available jobs, employer requirements, and wage rates in a local area (Correct answer)
- Assess a client's physical work tolerance
- Calculate Social Security benefit amounts
Correct answer: Identify available jobs, employer requirements, and wage rates in a local area
A labor market survey analyzes local employment demand, typical job requirements, and compensation to guide realistic vocational planning for the client.
CDS CDS Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Services 2
Which of the following best describes 'supported employment' for individuals with significant disabilities?