The Institute is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities. In an effort to develop career potentials and the skills needed to find and secure jobs, the Institute provides support services. Vocational Evaluation Experienced evaluators administer tests to determine the client's aptitudes, interests, achievement levels and physical tolerance. Vocational Counseling A Vocational Counselor assists every client in setting and reaching career goals. Counselors follow students progress from referral to placement and coordinate the monitoring and updating of each individual's rehabilitation plan.
Interpreters are also available on a contract basis to outside parties.
A two-week Work Evaluation can be conducted to provide an estimation of future work behavior. Using a real work situation in either Goodwill s Production Resources or one of Goodwill s Retail Stores an appraisal of an individual s current work stamina, productivity, knowledge and use of materials and tools, interpersonal skills, reliability, initiative, and responsiveness to directions and constructive criticism can be evaluated and detailed in a thorough report. A work schedule will be developed according to the individual s needs. The Work Adjustment Program is available to high school students to fulfill their vocational learning needs as a complement to their academic vocational exploration or work experience programs as well as to adults who are referred by the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. The program, usually six weeks or more in length, utilizes real work situations in Goodwill s Production Resources or Recycling and Retail Division and provides the opportunity to develop appropriate work habits and attitudes, as well as other pre-vocational and vocational abilities.