Students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. On-site mentor collaborates with program faculty in seminar. This course will review the essential functions of case management in rehabilitation counseling and explore how these functions are carried out within a variety of models and environments. Research in rehabilitation case management, as well as key interpersonal, documentation and resource acquisition skills will be covered. Practicum in Supported Employment and Education 6-12 Credits Field Placement for application of classroom knowledge in supported employment or education program.
Students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.
On-site mentor collaborates with program faculty in seminar. The course provides an overview of the practical aspects of vocational rehabilitation approaches and the research on their efficacy. In addition there is an introduction to basic skills associated with these approaches to vocational rehabilitation including job development and job coaching skills. This course will focus on the variety of models employed particularly the emerging models of supported housing, the common and divergent goals of all approaches. The efficacy of each approach and the role of consumer preference will be discussed.