About VocFit
Quote from one of the creators:
Job matching is the collaborative, data-based decision-making process used by transition teams to determine the best fit between an individual’s abilities and preferences and the job’s environmental and occupational demands
Persch et al., 2015a How does VocFit enhance customized employment?
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What is VocFit?
Vocational Fit Assessment
Why was VocFit created?
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Vocational Fit Assessment Rating Scale
Worker Abilities |
Score |
Job Environment & Occupational Demands |
The worker performs this task independently (using AT if needed) |
High = 2 |
The task is essential to the performance of the job |
The worker performs this task with support (physical assist, cues) |
Some = 1 |
The task is relevant to the job but non-essential |
The worker is unable or otherwise dependent on others to complete the task |
Low = 0 |
The task is irrelevant and non-essential to this job |
References
Persch, A. C., Cleary, D. S., Rutkowski, S., Malone, H. C., Darragh, A. R., & Case-Smith, J. D. (2015a). Current practices in job matching for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 43(3), 259-273.
Persch, A. C., Gugiu, P. C., Onate, J. A., & Cleary, D. S. (2015b). Development and psychometric evaluation of the Vocational Fit Assessment. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69(6), 6906180080. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.019455
Persch, A. C., Cleary, D. S., Rutkowski, S., Malone, H. C., Darragh, A. R., & Case-Smith, J. D. (2015a). Current practices in job matching for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 43(3), 259-273.
Persch, A. C., Gugiu, P. C., Onate, J. A., & Cleary, D. S. (2015b). Development and psychometric evaluation of the Vocational Fit Assessment. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69(6), 6906180080. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.019455