Research Database: Article Details
| Citation: | Lukyanova, V., Suarez-Balcazar, Y., Balcazar, F., & Oberoi, A. (2015). A case file review of employment outcomes from Community Rehabilitation Providers. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 43 (1), 33-40. |
| Title: | A case file review of employment outcomes from Community Rehabilitation Providers |
| Authors: | Lukyanova, V., Suarez-Balcazar, Y., Balcazar, F., & Oberoi, A. |
| Year: | 2015 |
| Journal/Publication: | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation |
| Publisher: | IOS Press |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-150752 |
| Full text: | https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-vocational-rehabil... | PDF |
| Peer-reviewed? | Yes |
| NIDILRR-funded? | No |
Structured abstract:
| Background: | Community Rehabilitation Providers (CRPs) are not-for-profit organizations that provide employment services to individuals with disabilities as subcontracts to vocational rehabilitation (VR) offices. |
| Purpose: | The purpose of this study was to identify facilitators to successful employment among individuals with disabilities. |
| Data collection and analysis: | We analyzed 38 case files from individuals with disabilities served by CRPs that had been closed as being successfully employed. |
| Findings: | We found that clients who were placed in jobs lived with their families, had previous work experience, and had strong job interview skills. They also had detailed written goals and needs; VR counselors often served as advocates between CRPs and the client, and they understood the difficulties of the current job market. On the other hand, clients who had difficulties in securing and maintaining employment experienced health-related issues, lack of reliable transportation, and challenging family situations. |
| Conclusions: | Findings indicate that there is a greater need for certain services, such as career development, job coaching, and training. The implications for vocational rehabilitation research and practice are discussed. |
| Disabilities served: |
Multiple disabilities |
| Populations served: |
Rural and remote communities Transition-age youth (14 - 24) Adjudicated adults and youth Consumers receiving federal financial assistance through TANF Culturally diverse populations (e.g., African Americans, Native Americans, and non-English speaking populations) High school dropouts / functionally illiterate persons Persons with multiple disabilities (e.g., deaf-blindness, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse) SSI and SSDI recipients Sub-minimum wage employees Youth in foster care |
| Interventions: |
Vocational rehabilitation |
| Outcomes: |
Employment acquisition Return to work Full-time employment Part-time employment |