WORK ADJUSTMENT TRAINING

Individualized Assistance Program to Improve Employability

Work Adjustment Training (WAT) is an individualized, highly structured program designed to provide vocational rehabilitation and assist people in becoming more employable. During the initial phase of the job training program, goals and objectives are established to address each individual’s unique needs. The program is designed to assist individuals in understanding the meaning and demands of workforce employment.

Specific vocational rehabilitation areas to be addressed include, but are not limited to:

• Attendance and punctuality
• Grooming skills, hygiene and appropriate work attire
• Job-seeking skills, such as interviewing, completing applications and developing and using job-finding networks and resources
• On-the-job performance skills, such as time management, mobility and money management
• Functional literacy skills
• Work-related academic skills
• Work-related communication skills
• Work-related interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and anger management
• Access to governmental and community service agencies
• Assistive technology and reasonable accommodation availability

Techniques used in this job training program may include individual counseling, behavior modification, work hardening and career exploration – all aimed at assisting individuals in reaching their full potential.

Consumers are assigned jobs within VPI, which may include, but are not limited to: production, clerical and recycling. Expanded opportunities are also available through community worksites.

Work Adjustment Training is generally provided in 30- or 60-day increments.

For more information on Work Adjustment Training, please contact:

Sue Gilbert
Intake and Assessment Coordinator
920-749-5859