Vocational Evaluation

About

Vocational Evaluation Services assist DVR consumers to identify viable employment options and make decisions about their vocational direction by participating in identified assessment services. In partnership with an evaluator, these services allow consumers to explore their individual interests, skills, and abilities.

Service Details

Vocational Evaluation

Vocational Evaluation is completed by a credentialed vocational evaluator using mostly standardized testing. The interview provides basic information for decision making.

The purpose of the vocational evaluation may be to assist the consumer in determining an appropriate employment goal or identify resources or services that may assist the consumer in achieving their employment goal. A consumer opting to use this service may have little work history or no stated vocational direction or goals for training.

This service is intended to provide the consumer with information about their stated vocational interests, current skills, personality, and values as they pertain to their achievement, abilities, and aptitude, or potential for learning new skills related to work.

It is strongly encouraged that DVR staff provide referral information to the evaluator in the comment section of the purchase order for the service. This would include the purpose of the evaluation, any specific questions that need answering, or information you or the DVR consumer are seeking (ex: transferrable skills, etc.).

Note: At least one test to measure each of these areas is required

The Vocational Evaluation report should interpret and translate the results of the testing and interviews. It should combine with local Labor Market Information to produce actionable recommendations for next steps.

A meeting in-person, by phone or virtually, with the consumer, DVR, and service provider to explain results and recommendations for vocational planning is expected unless otherwise specified by the consumer's DVR counselor. This meeting should be scheduled at the time of authorization.

DVR encourages the service provider to offer amendments and additions to the initial recommendations during the review meeting. The nature of discussions during this meeting should be reflected in the report.

Vocational Evaluation and Work Sample

The Vocational Evaluation and Work Sample includes the elements of a Vocational Evaluation as listed above, with the addition of an individualized work sample component.

Work samples are based on stated vocational interest and referral information. Work samples must be done in an environment that matches as close as possible to a competitive work environment.

Work samples are typically limited in scope and duration. They are used to test specific skills, environments, etc. Typically, work samples will not exceed two or three instances of simulated work. If a more in-depth work sample is required (for example, to test stamina or ability to keep a regular schedule), consider using an Internship/Temporary Work or On-the-Job Assessment for this purpose.

The consumer may choose to participate in this evaluation due to a significant change in vocational direction or other relevant work history, with transferrable skills to consider in planning. Some work samples may require the use of assistive technology or reasonable accommodations in the materials and equipment used, including methods for giving instructions and safety precautions.

It is strongly encouraged that DVR staff provide referral information to the evaluator in the comment section of the purchase order for the service. This would include the purpose of the evaluation, any specific questions that need answering or information you or the DVR consumer are seeking (ex: transferrable skills, etc.).

The Vocational Evaluation report should interpret and translate the results of the testing and interviews. It should combine with local Labor Market Information to produce actionable recommendations for next steps.

A meeting in-person, by phone or virtually, with the consumer, DVR, and service provider to explain results and recommendations for vocational planning is expected unless otherwise specified by the consumer's DVR counselor. This meeting should be scheduled at the time of authorization.

DVR encourages the service provider to offer amendments and additions to the recommendations during the review meeting. The nature of discussions during this meeting should be reflected in the report.

Fee Schedule

Vocational Evaluation - Fee Schedule

$700 per report	Vocational Evaluation Assessment Report: Payable upon delivery of an acceptable service and report to DVR within five (5) business days of the conclusion of the last contact with the consumer. Completion of service and required report not to exceed 45 days from issue of service authorization. (Code 021, Pre-ETS Code 201)
$1,000 per report	Vocational Evaluation and Work Sample Report: Payable upon delivery of an acceptable service and report to DVR within five (5) business days of the conclusion of the last contact with the consumer. Completion of service and required report should not exceed 45 days from issue of service authorization. (Code 021, Pre-ETS Code 201

Reports/Forms

Resources

• Certification Regarding Vocational Evaluation Credential
• Job Center of Wisconsin
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction STEM
• Wisconsin STEM Apprenticeship Program Guide
• Wisconsin labor market information: Visit WisConomy.com

Qualifications
Providers who are delivering Vocational Evaluation services must agree to have qualified personnel complete the services.

Test administration, scoring, interpretation, and reporting must be done by an individual, or under the supervision of an individual, who meets the qualifications defined by DVR and listed in the Vocational Evaluation Credential Certificate.

Metrics
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation has identified service specific criteria for all statewide services. The list below contains objective information that DVR will begin to collect and use to establish baseline quality information, and eventually establish goals for quality improvement with our provider partners. The effort to collect the information, verify accuracy, establish data baselines and targets will take time and collaboration. DVR's goal in identifying these criteria in the technical specifications is to assist providers in understanding what elements DVR considers important in the delivery of statewide services.

Statewide Service Specific Criteria