VRS/SSB job placement providers

LEARN: Develop your knowledge

Read the following to build your knowledge about promoting business engagement and helping the person find employment.

Job placement providers:

• develop relationships with local businesses and help manage customized opportunities, modifications and accommodations to ensure employment success.

• identify and develop appropriate job opportunities and help people create or update resumes, learn logistic and interpersonal skills, complete job applications and pre-employment tests, prepare for job interviews, and draft cover and thank you letters.

• help employers eliminate barriers to competitive integrated employment and job advancement.

1. Read about the find phase in the “Supporting people on waivers” section of this toolkit (20 min)

2. Watch the VRS training video below about placement and follow up services. Discussion about helping the person find employment begins at 14:08 in the video, but you are encouraged to watch the entire video if you haven't already. See the end of the video (42:46) for details about special circumstances.

REFLECT: Take a quiz

Click on the questions below to reflect on what you've learned about promoting business engagement and helping the person find employment (5 minutes).

1. During job placement services, how often does the VRS/SSB job placement provider have contact with the job seeker?

Select an answer:

A. At least twice a week

Incorrect—the correct answer is B. At least weekly. All placement professionals are expected to attempt at least weekly communication with the job seeker.

B. At least weekly

Correct. All placement professionals are expected to attempt at least weekly communication with the job seeker.

C. At least monthly

Incorrect—the correct answer is B. At least weekly. All placement professionals are expected to attempt at least weekly communication with the job seeker.

D. At least every 60 days

Incorrect—the correct answer is B. At least weekly. All placement professionals are expected to attempt at least weekly communication with the job seeker.

2. How often does the VRS/SSB job placement provider send the VRS/SSB counselor a report?

Select an answer:

A. Weekly

Incorrect—the correct answer is C. Monthly. Monthly progress reports are required and continue throughout the entire placement and retention service process.

B. Bi-weekly

Incorrect—the correct answer is C. Monthly. Monthly progress reports are required and continue throughout the entire placement and retention service process.

C. Monthly

Correct. Monthly progress reports are required and continue throughout the entire placement and retention service process.

D. Every 60 days

Incorrect—the correct answer is C. Monthly. Monthly progress reports are required and continue throughout the entire placement and retention service process.

3. Which of the following are activities that VRS/SSB job placement provider do to help a person find employment?

Select an answer:

A. Researching labor market conditions

Incorrect—the correct answer is D. All of the above. Job placement is the process of job searching and includes many activities, including all those listed here.

B. Contacting employers

Incorrect—the correct answer is D. All of the above. Job placement is the process of job searching and includes many activities, including all those listed here.

C. Creating and updating resumes

Incorrect—the correct answer is D. All of the above. Job placement is the process of job searching and includes many activities, including all those listed here.

D. All of the above

Correct. Job placement is the process of job searching and includes many activities, including all those listed here.

4. True or False? There are four core job placement activities that VRS/SSB placement providers must do with all job seekers.

Select an answer:

A. True

Incorrect–the correct answer is False. The job search should be customized to each job seeker, depending on their skills, interests, and conditions.

B. False

Correct. The job search should be customized to each job seeker, depending on their skills, interests, and conditions.

5. How often do the core team members meet during job placement?

Select an answer:

A. Weekly

Incorrect—the correct answer is D. Every 60 days. All core team members meet face-to-face every 60 days until the job seeker has obtained employment and worked their first shift.

B. Bi-weekly

Incorrect—the correct answer is D. Every 60 days. All core team members meet face-to-face every 60 days until the job seeker has obtained employment and worked their first shift.

C. Monthly

Incorrect—the correct answer is D. Every 60 days. All core team members meet face-to-face every 60 days until the job seeker has obtained employment and worked their first shift.

D. Every 60 days

Correct. All core team members meet face-to-face every 60 days until the job seeker has obtained employment and worked their first shift.