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Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services

Presented by Kelly Lawson

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services

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One department providing a continuum

• f services to assist Alabamians with

disabilities at home, in school and on the job.

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services

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• Early Intervention System
• Children’s Rehabilitation Service
• Vocational Rehabilitation Service
• State of Alabama Independent Living

(SAIL)

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services

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Within the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) assists employees and employers with all aspects of disability, injury, and illness in the workplace.

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services

Eligibility Requirements

To become eligible for vocational rehabilitation services:

• You must have a physical or mental disability.
• Your disability must keep you from getting and/or keeping a

job.

• You must need vocational rehabilitation services in order to

get and keep a job.

• You are presumed eligible if you are a recipient of

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or a beneficiary of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments and intend to achieve an employment outcome.

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Getting Started

• Work with a rehabilitation counselor to choose an

employment goal and plan your vocational rehabilitation program to reach an employment

• utcome.
• Work in planned steps toward your goal.
• Receive appropriate services to develop and

prepare you for a job.

• Receive assistance in finding and keeping the

right job.

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services

Services

Vocational Rehabilitation Service provides the services necessary for you to reach your vocational goal and become employed. Some examples of our services are:

• Evaluation for determining eligibility and vocational

rehabilitation needs

• Counseling and guidance
• Vocational, job assistance and other training services
• Supported employment

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Evaluation and Assessment

• Specialty examinations
• Aptitude and interest testing
• Vocational evaluations
• Psychological evaluations
• Employability assessments
• On-the-job evaluations

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Counseling and Guidance

• Disability-related issues
• Vocational planning
• Job-readiness preparation

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Training and Related Services

• Specific skills training in school
• Facility training
• On-the-job training

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Job Development and Job Placement

• Labor market data
• Job leads
• Job analysis and job matching
• Job-site coaching
• Rehabilitation engineering
• Technology

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Post-placement Assistance

• Follow-up after employment
• Job modification or restructuring
• Job accommodations

Interviewing Tips

• What to do
• What not to do
• How to prepare
• When the interview begins
• When the interview ends
• What to do after the interview

When Preparing for the Interview

• Don’t wing it BE PREPARED
• Write important information down
• Map out your route
• Arrive 5-15 minutes early

Preparing for Interview (continued)

• Take additional copies of your resume
• Prepare a portfolio of work if applicable
• Plan what you will wear
• Dress professionally
• Dress Conservatively
• Dress neatly
• Be well groomed

Preparing for Interview (continued)

• Practice interviewing questions
• Know your employer
• Be prepared to ask questions

• Appear Confident
• Engage the interviewer
• Be polite
• Be professional

During the Interview

After the Interview

• Take a deep breath and pat yourself on

the back

• Write a Thank you note to the employer

immediately

• Reflect back on the interview and learn

from your mistakes

RESUMES

• What is a resume?
• Three resume formats
• Resume Tips

Definition of Resume

• A resume is a brief neatly typed

professional looking summary page outlining personal history, employment objective, education and employment experience. The resume is designed to highlight your strengths and accomplishments.

Types of Resumes

• Chronological
• Functional
• Combination

Resumes Continued…

• Chronological Resume: Describes your

education, experiences and activities in

• rder of time starting with most recent first.

This format emphasizes what and when. This format is best used for those who have relevant work history.

Resumes Continued…

• Functional Resume: Describes relevant

skills and accomplishments. It can include employment experience, but the emphasis is on your skills and the what and how. This is a good format for individuals who have little or no recent work history, a person who is just leaving school or someone who has considerable expertise and/or personal experience.

Resumes Continued…

• Combination Resume: Combines both

chronological and functional formats. Describes education, experience, activities and functional skills. This is a preferred format for individuals who have relevant work history, experience, and skills to

• highlight. The format often begins with a

summary of qualifications and skills followed by the list of work history.

Résumé Tips

• Be brief
• Highlight and profile your strengths
• Target your employment or career
• bjective to the job being sought
• Be sure the resume has a neat and

professional appearance

• Check grammar, spelling, and style

carefully

Résumé Tips

• Use quality resume paper and quality

printing

• Always attach a cover letter with your

resume if being sent

• Include volunteer, military, internships, and
• ther experiences
• Use action words to describe your skills
• Limit resume to no more than 2 pages

Sample Action words

• Supervise
• Organize
• Collaborate
• Repair
• Diagnose
• File
• Check

Resources

• To view sample resumes visit:
• www.resumeedge.com
• www.winway.com
• www.resume-now.com