Vocational Evaluation Services




Vocational Evaluation Services have been in existence at The Star Center since 1994. A vocational evaluation is a comprehensive evaluation to determine an individual's vocational strengths and weaknesses for the development of an appropriate vocational rehabilitation plan. This is accomplished though a series of assessments which measure factors in the areas of verbal, sensory, motor, emotional, integration, and vocational interests.



Following a traumatic brain injury, Barry wanted guidance in choosing appropriate vocational goals. He received a comprehensive vocational evaluation to assess his interests and abilities.


The Vocational Evaluation Services Program staff utilizes a wide range of assesment tools including the McCarron Dial System to measure verbal, sensory, motor, emotional, and integration skills. The CareerScope is a computerized assessment that is used to determine an individual's vocational interests and gives an idea of their aptitude levels.  Testing equipment allows the Star Center to evaluate any person age 16 or over who has a disability and needs guidance regarding career choices.  This service is provided to people with a variety of disabilities, including blind and low vision, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, emotional or psychiatric disorders, learning disorders, and others.

The time required for an individual to complete the evaluation process varies from four to eight hours, depending on the individual, their type of disability, and which testing assessments are used.

At the completion of the testing, the evaluator submits a report explaining the results of the tests. The vocational evaluation report also includes recommendations for the person that will assist him in reaching employment objectives. These recommendations may include referral to other professionals, vocational training options, educational enhancement options, and employment suggestions.