Work Assessments Flashcards
Jacob’s prevocational assessment (JPVA)
Assesses work-related skills in 14 areas, including cognition and motor skills. Used for adolescents and preadolescents with learning disabilities.
EPIC functional evaluation system
Evaluates capacity for carrying, climbing, balance, standing, ROM, fine motor dexterity, etc. Requires special training. Used for adults.
McCarron-Dial System
Assesses prevocational, vocational, and educational abilities of individuals with disabilities or sociocultural disadvantages through interview, work samples, and observation. Requires special training. For 16 and older with neuro or psych impairment.
Reading-Free Vocational Interest Inventory
Identification of vocational areas of interest using pictures. Used for adults and adolescents with learning or developmental impairment.
Smith’s Physical Capacity Evaluation
Assesses performance of 154 work tasks. Used for adults.
Testing, orientation, and work evaluation in rehabilitation (TOWER)
Assesses ability to complete specific work samples. Focuses on clerical, assembly, and manufacturing jobs. Used for adults with physical and/or psychiatric disorders.
Valpar Component Work Sample (VCWS)
Assesses groups of skills required for specific employment tasks and basic functional capabilities. Requires standardized equipment. Used for adults with or without disabilities.
Vocational Interest Inventory - Revised (VII-R)
Measures high school students interest in eight employment areas for adolescents who are unclear of their vocational interests. Questionnaire.
Vocational Interest, Temperament, and Aptitude System (VITAS)
Assesses vocational interest, temperament, and aptitude, to assist with career guidance and vocational placement. Uses work samples and interview. Requires a sixth grade reading level. Ages 14 and up.
Worker Role Inventory
Determination of psychosocial and environmental factors related to an individual’s past work experience, job setting, and ability to return to work. Consists of a structured interview. Used for adults in a work hardening program.
