1. JOHN CZARICK M.ED, CDMS, ABVE, ABDA, CRP VOCATIONAL EXPERT The Vocational Interview Asset or Liability

2. The Vocational Interview can be defined as the process of gaining a variety of vocationally related information from an individual via direct contact through a face to face meeting or telephonic conversation. The information is to focus on such areas as medical status, education and employment history.

3. Referral 1. Client notification---Act 57 Letter 2. Establishing appointment a. Via client b. Via client’s attorney 3. Settings for Vocational Interview a. Attorney office b. Client’s home c. Library d. Restaurant

4. Preparation 1. Records review a. Physical abilities b. Education c. Relevant work history d. Language 2. Forms a. Release of information 3. Testing Materials a. Wide Range Achievement Test b. Interest Inventory c. Other Instruments

5. Arrival 1. Who’s in attendance? Does it make a difference? a. Attorney/Paralegal b. Spouse c. Friends 2. Initial Observations a. Dress b. Eye contact c. Body language d. Punctuality e. Assistive devices f. Verbal ability

6. Major Areas of Interview 1. Introduction—Act 57 Statement 2. Medical Information a. Associated with Injury b. Client’s estimate of physical abilities c. Other related medical 3. Social/Personal Information a. Activities of daily living (ADL’s) 4. Educational History

7. Major Areas of Interview(cont.) 5. Employment History a. Jobs b. Duties c. Wages d. Physical demands e. Military information 6. Financial

8. Vocational Testing 1. Setting for Vocational Testing 2. Tests to be administered a. Time for testing b. Do they provide any valuable information? 3. Types of Testing a. Achievement b. Interest c. Aptitude d. Intellectual

9. Vocational Report 1. Header 2. Introduction 3. Medical 4. Social/Personal 5. Education 6. Employment History 7. Vocational Testing 8. Alternative Employment 9. Summary

10. Client Behavior 1. Client’s Emotional Behavior a. Anger b. Anxiety c. Depression 2. Non Cooperation 3. Sabotage 4. Threatening Behaviors

11. Summary 1. Referral 2. Preparation 3. Arrival 4. The Interview 5. Testing 6. Reporting 7. Behaviors

12. Conclusion Thanks for Attending and Have a Great Day! See you next year------