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Employment
If you are considering going to school, getting
off of disability and going to work, or changing
your career, answering the following questions
may help you identify your employment-related
needs and goals.
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If
you are employed, is it: |
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Full-time |
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Part-time |
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Other
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If
you are not employed, is it because of: |
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Physical
and/or mental health reasons |
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Substance
abuse |
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Medication
side effects |
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Fear
of losing benefits |
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Lack
of access/transportation |
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Lack
of child care |
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Lack
of education/training |
Other:
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If
you want to work, what are your most important
reasons for working? |
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to
earn more income |
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to
be challenged |
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to
meet people |
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to
be active |
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to
do something meaningful |
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to
get out of the house |
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Other:
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What
work schedule and location would be best for
you? |
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Part-time |
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Full-time |
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Flexible |
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Mornings |
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Afternoons |
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Evenings |
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At
an office |
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At
home |
Other:
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What
type of work would best suit you? |
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Temporary
work |
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Permanent
work |
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Self-employment |
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Volunteer |
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New
work |
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Work
you've done in the past |
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Other:
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Do
you know what jobs you are most interested in?
If yes, describe.
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Do
you have a disabling condition(s) that prevents
you from performing your previous line of work?
If yes, describe.
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If
you want to enter a new line of work, will you
need to learn new skills? If yes, describe.
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Do
you want to develop job skills? Check all that
apply. |
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Interview |
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Computer |
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Resume
writing |
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Testing |
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Reading |
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Communication |
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Filling
out applications |
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Job
Search |
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Other:
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For
more information on employment and return to
school, see Section 2: Exploring Job
Opportunities.
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Vocational
Rehabilitation
A
return to work may be challenging. Rapid changes
in technology and laws can make some skills
outdated, and physical limitations might prevent
a return to a previous line of work. Vocational
rehabilitation programs are designed to help
people with disabilities address re-entry
challenges and get employment training that is
appropriate to their interests and abilities.
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Do
you have a mental or physical condition that
prevents you from returning to your previous
line of work? If yes, describe.
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Do
you need to update your skills or certification
before you can return to work? If yes, describe.
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Are
you interested in vocational rehabilitation
services to: |
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Train
for a new line of work |
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Update
skills |
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Start
a business |
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Earn
a degree |
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Obtain
equipment for employment at home |
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Other:
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Do
you know of vocational rehabilitation programs
in your area? |
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For
more information on Vocational Rehabilitation
programs, go to Section 2: Vocational
Rehabilitation and Training.
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Education
Taking classes and/or earning a degree can be a
rewarding experience and lead to a range of
opportunities. This section will help you get a
clearer idea of your educational goals.
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What
is your primary interest in going to school? |
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Continuing
education classes |
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General
interest, non-credit classes |
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Earn
a technical certification |
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If
you have a professional or technical
certification, is it up-to-date? |
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Yes |
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No,
I need re-certification
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Do
you know what field of study or degree you are
interested in? If
yes, describe.
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Do
you know what school would best meet your needs
and interests? If
yes, describe.
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Do
you understand the process of applying for
admission to school and applying for financial
aid? |
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Do
you need financial aid or other help in paying
for your courses? |
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Are
there other questions or concerns that you have
about going to school?
If yes, describe.
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For
more information on going to school and
financial aid go to Section 2: Going to School
and Financial Aid.
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