This can provide information on their opinion of the choice and on the level of support the recipient can expect from them. The end result of this comprehensive process, facilitated by carefully trained staff members, is a thoughtful decision and a goal that can lead to a happier, more productive life. Now that the goal has been set and the environment has been chose, it is time to look at the skills critical to that environment. It is essential to be very specific in this evaluation so that a valid assessment can be made. For example, some people might pick an environment where meals are provided, so cooking wouldn't be important.
Different environments require different skills.
Explicit skills are those that a recipient is required to have in order to remain in that environment. For instance, before the move into a new apartment, the recipient must consult the landlord to learn his requirements, rather than run the risk of eviction. Implicit skills are implied, nice to have from the recipient's perspective or from the provider's perspective. New Interview Methods Future practitioners are taught that a good way to identify these implicit skills is to encourage the recipient to look at an unsatisfactory experience. As the staff member and the client discuss this experience, they can review the circumstances.