CESP Workplace Supports 5

Question 1

A supported employee's performance declines after a period of stable employment. What should the employment specialist do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a functional assessment to identify the reason for the performance change

Answer

A functional assessment identifies whether the decline stems from health, environmental, task, or life changes before implementing a response.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes the 'place, train, support' model of supported employment?

Accepted Answer

The individual is placed in a competitive job first, then trained and supported on the job site

Answer

The 'place, train, support' model prioritizes rapid job placement and delivers training and supports in the real workplace.

Question 3

An employee uses an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device. How should the job coach prepare coworkers?

Accepted Answer

Provide brief education on how the AAC device works and encourage coworkers to communicate directly with the employee

Answer

Coworker education promotes direct, respectful communication and reduces the need for job coach mediation.

Question 4

What is the significance of 'disclosure' in supported employment, and who ultimately controls it?

Accepted Answer

The employee controls what, when, how, and to whom they disclose disability-related information

Answer

Disclosure is a personal decision belonging to the employee; employment specialists support informed choice but do not disclose without consent.

Question 5

Which strategy BEST addresses a supported employee's difficulty remembering when to take scheduled breaks?

Accepted Answer

Programming a vibrating watch or phone alarm to signal break times

Answer

A self-operated alarm promotes independence by giving the employee a reliable, private cue that does not depend on others.

(CESP) Certified Employment Support Professional Practice Test