As a part of the integrated assessment done after admission, each student receives a vocation assessment by the Coordinator of Vocation and Volunteering. This includes a review of past experiences, clarification of guardians and resident’s short and long-term goals, and discussions about resources available both in the program and in the community.
The coordinator is involved in providing life skills groups to all programs. Examples of vocation-related groups include resume writing, interviewing skills, how to dress for an interview, job maintenance, employer and employee relations, etc. He has access to a number of community resources, if indicated, for more extensive vocational preference and skills assessment. Vocational training goals consider developmental issues and other health and educational goals.
Often the volunteer aspect of Innercept may be the entry point for this program. Other times there are opportunities within the Innercept program, or in coordination with Vocational Rehabilitation Services, which allow job coaching. Residents are taught money management skills and financial goal setting.
