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Question 1

A supervisor reports to you that the young woman with autism who started work two weeks ago is not "fitting in." Specifically, she is not greeting people. Instead she stares at people when they say hello to her, and her supervisor's efforts at remediation have not been successful. After you verify the accuracy of his observation, which of the following strategies should you implement FIRST?

AHelp her prepare an index card reminder to say hello in response to being greeted.

BEnroll her in a social club that is offered by your agency to help her develop friendships.

CPractice conversations with her in your office until she says hello on cue 9 out of 10 times.

DPractice with her at work and model saying hello to co-workers during her work shift.

Answer : D

Question 2

You are completing a Community-based Work Assessment (CBWA) with a 26-year-old female who has a cognitive disability. She was offered a job during her CBWA at the first of the 3 business sites you set up. Which of the following is the BEST way to proceed?

AInquire if the other CBWA sites would hire her so that she would have options from which to choose.

BDecline the job offer immediately.

CAccept the job offer immediately.

DComplete the CBWA and discuss the job opportunity with all stakeholders.

Answer : D

Question 3

Which of the following information is provided by labor market data?

AAccommodations

BTransportation

CEarnings

DRetirement benefits

Answer : C

Question 4

Which of the following statements is NOT consistent with the core values of customized employment?

AThe individual has a personalized job description and/or employer expectations that were created during the negotiation process.

BThe individual is the primary source of information and decides the direction to explore the job market.

CThe individual is hired and paid directly by the employer.

DThe individual can earn sub-minimum wages if this is part of the negotiated job description process.

Answer : D

Question 5

A material handler assisting carpenters at job sites is enjoying his job, but consistently returns late from scheduled lunch breaks. Which of the following is the BEST sustainable structured activity for this situation?

ACoach him to build relationships with co-workers who take lunch and return to work at the same time.

BRefer to an assistive technology person to inquire if anything can help with time management.

CHave a Parent, friend, or job coach call him to monitor time spent on lunch.

DInstruct the supervisor to remind him when to return to work.

Answer : A

Question 6

What is the MINIMUM standard for a person to be ready for competitive employment in her own community?

ADesire to work

BReliable transportation

CAbility to complete a task consistently

DAbility to understand instructions

Answer : A

Question 7

You receive a referral for supported employment services for an individual whom your program worked with in the past. When previously served, this individual was minimally engaged and had difficulty with follow through. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate way to proceed with this individual?

ARefer him to a prevocational program to assess his readiness for services.

BSet up several conditions that he must meet to prove that he will follow through this time.

CMeet with him to discuss his employment interests, and engage him in the job development process.

DRefer him to another program or provider with whom he does not have a history.

Answer : C

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