What is a vocational assessment?
A Vocational Assessment is a combination of standardized scientific procedures that uses a variety of instruments, including the computer and hand tools, to perform a number of exercises and tasks. These instruments are designed to measure the aptitudes needed to adequately work in a given job. The exercises look at a workers job-related skills such as how well they work with their hands, reading and mathematical abilities, the ability to tell shapes and objects apart, and memory.
A registered occupational Therapist or registered Psychologist conducts an interview to determine what testing is needed and to learn more about each client. Testing usually includes information about vocational interests, abilities, work personality, and/or cognitive/intellectual functioning. These test results, as well as the client’s personal history and the impact of their mental health disability provide information for the vocational assessment. The assessment will also include vocational strengths, vocational challenges, and recommendations to help clients reach their vocational or educational goals. Clients receive an explanation of all test results and are given a written copy of the assessment. A GVS vocational assessment gives information so that clients can determine a satisfying, realistic employment or educational goal.
