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Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP)

Last Update May 8, 2024
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Questions 1

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) prescribes standards for:

Options:

A.  

maternity leave

B.  

benefits advisement

C.  

reasonable accommodations

D.  

wages and overtime pay

Discussion 0
Questions 2

You are scheduling a meeting with Susan, a 21-year-old woman with a mild cognitive disability, to discuss the employment process and explore her vocational interests. The MOST important person to provide input regarding her vocational aptitudes and interests would be:

Options:

A.  

her vocational rehabilitation counselor

B.  

Susan herself

C.  

her parents

D.  

her teacher

Discussion 0
Questions 3

You are supporting Susan, a 41-year-old female with a cognitive disability, at a new job. She is having difficulty remembering the sequence of the tasks she has to complete. Which of the following would be the LEAST reasonable support?

Options:

A.  

Hang pictures in the supply closet so that she can refer to them if she is unsure of what to do next.

B.  

Allow her to use her phone to reference reminders about which task to complete at specific times.

C.  

Have a job coach support her through her tasks until she becomes more accustomed to her routine.

D.  

Have the store manager check on her every hour to be sure that she is on the correct task.

Discussion 0
Questions 4

What core pre-employment transition requirement is met when teaching a student about disclosing a disability?

Options:

A.  

work-based learning

B.  

workplace readiness

C.  

disability etiquette

D.  

self-advocacy

Discussion 0
Questions 5

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?

Options:

A.  

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

B.  

Decline the job offer immediately.

C.  

Accept the job offer immediately.

D.  

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

Discussion 0
Questions 6

A job-seeker wants to work at a local gas station where he steals candy. Which of the following is the BEST question to ask using motivational interviewing techniques?

Options:

A.  

"What do you think will happen if you get caught by the manager?"

B.  

"If you get caught you can be prosecuted; are you going to keep stealing?"

C.  

"Can you help me understand your decision to steal candy?"

D.  

'That was not very smart; what made you think that was a good idea?"

Discussion 0
Questions 7

Which of the following is NOT a factor in meeting school-to-work eligibility requirements?

Options:

A.  

Desire to work

B.  

Student's age

C.  

Work history

D.  

Connection to a local school district

Discussion 0
Questions 8

While attending a local Chamber of Commerce event, an employment support professional finds out about an upcoming job fair and plans to bring a job-seeker. This activity is an example of:

Options:

A.  

networking

B.  

discovery

C.  

community integration

D.  

peer group

Discussion 0
Questions 9

An employment support professional is working with an employee who recently got a job in a busy office. She is situated in a cubicle in the middle of the office where she will be giving information by phone. She has the skills for the job but is having difficulty concentrating on the callers because of the noise around her. What low-cost solution would BEST resolve this problem?

Options:

A.  

Refer her to vocational rehabilitation.

B.  

Refer her to occupational therapy for further evaluations.

C.  

Request a noise-canceling headset from the employer.

D.  

Move her to an office away from her co-workers.

Discussion 0
Questions 10

Which of the following is a funding source for employment support services?

Options:

A.  

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

B.  

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

C.  

Ticket to Work (OTW)

D.  

American with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Discussion 0
Questions 11

To customize a job for an employee, an employment support professional should identify all the following EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

job duties not essential to the employer's needs

B.  

job duties that remove employees from their areas of expertise, and combine the tasks into one position to save employer money

C.  

tasks that are not being done or done often enough, and negotiate a job description

D.  

tasks for which the employer is paying overtime that could be combined into a position to save the company money

Discussion 0
Questions 12

You are helping to find employment for a 32-year-old man who has a significant cognitive disability and limited expressive language. You have completed the discovery process and learned that one of his vocational themes is working with animals. Which of the following situations would be the LEAST useful location for the situational assessment?

Options:

A.  

Ask staff from his facility-based program to bring in their dogs and set up a grooming station to see if grooming is something he might like to do.

B.  

Make an appointment with the owner of a pet boarding facility that will give the job-seeker a tour and explain the jobs that are available there.

C.  

Take the job-seeker to browse in a local pet store to see if he might like to complete a situational assessment in that setting.

D.  

Ask your veterinarian if you and the job-seeker can spend a half day doing odd jobs in his office.

Discussion 0
Questions 13

Which of the following is an example of a universal design principle?

Options:

A.  

A man with quadriplegia uses a head pointer to work on his computer.

B.  

An employee at a large retail store pushes carts in the parking lot.

C.  

A woman pushing a baby stroller uses the concrete sidewalk ramp on her walk.

D.  

A man with a cognitive disability uses a picture prompt list to remember his job tasks.

Discussion 0
Questions 14

To be protected by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), one must:

Options:

A.  

apply for ADA benefits.

B.  

work with an employment support professional.

C.  

receive Social Security.

D.  

have a disability that impacts a major life area.

Discussion 0
Questions 15

You are providing job development services to an 18-year-old female with autism. She has just graduated from high school and wants to work with animals. After meeting her, what is the MOST appropriate NEXT step?

Options:

A.  

Set up a job shadowing opportunity for her at a local veterinary office.

B.  

Enroll her in a sheltered workshop that has a contract with a local pet store.

C.  

Help her apply online for animal-related jobs.

D.  

Set up a job interview for her at a local pet store.

Discussion 0
Questions 16

Which of the following methods is the BEST way for an employment support professional to assist a new hire to participate in an employer’s training?

Options:

A.  

Provide supports based on needs identified by the new hire.

B.  

Ask the employer to provide special training to the new hire.

C.  

Have a co-worker explain the unwritten rules of the company to the new hire.

D.  

Attend the training on behalf of the new hire.

Discussion 0
Questions 17

You are a job developer for a 38-year-old female who has a cognitive disability. You are creating a vocational profile to assist with her job search. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate piece of information to include?

Options:

A.  

Her preferences for work environment

B.  

Her reading ability

C.  

Her parent's desire for her to work in a warehouse

D.  

The conditions that are needed for her to be successful

Discussion 0
Questions 18

Paid work trials include:

Options:

A.  

guarantee of job offer.

B.  

volunteer work.

C.  

on-the-job training.

D.  

going to the day program.

Discussion 0
Questions 19

You are working with a 20-year-old student with a cognitive disability. His teacher reports that he seems to enjoy organizational tasks. Which of the following environments would be the LEAST appropriate to observe work-related organizational tasks?

Options:

A.  

At a retail store, stocking products

B.  

At a restaurant, setting tables

C.  

At home, while putting away clean dishes

D.  

At school, filing documents

Discussion 0
Questions 20

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

Options:

A.  

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

B.  

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

C.  

The individual is hired and paid directly by the employer.

D.  

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

Discussion 0
Questions 21

You are working with a 29-year-old man with a spinal cord injury who was hired as a computer programmer for an insurance company. After a week on the job, he reports having difficulty with his keyboard arrangement and not working as fast as he thinks he could. What is the LAST strategy to use in helping him?

Options:

A.  

Find a new job for him.

B.  

Request a technology and ergonomic assessment from his vocational rehabilitation counselor.

C.  

Test his typing skills and speed using his computer programs.

D.  

Talk to the employer about his performance to see how the employer thinks he is progressing.

Discussion 0
Questions 22

You are supporting Mandy, a young woman with a cognitive disability and cerebral palsy. Of the following, who is MOST likely to provide her with natural supports during her workday?

Options:

A.  

Her job coach who trained her on the job

B.  

Her supervisor, with whom she connects 1-2 times a week

C.  

Her mother who drives her to work every day and picks her up after work ends

D.  

Her co-worker, who sits beside her in the adjacent office and has become a friend

Discussion 0
Questions 23

Ann has autism and a reputation for challenging behaviors. She lost her prior retail job after refusing to punch in using the clock at work and running out the back door of the store. Which of the following should you do FIRST in supporting Ann in her new job?

Options:

A.  

Suggest to your program manager that Ann be assigned to an enclave placement until she can demonstrate positive work skills.

B.  

Review any data, previous training programs, and records to identity positive reinforcers or events that have been used to assist Ann in managing her challenging behaviors.

C.  

Identify a back-up staff person who can come to the job site immediately if Ann has problems.

D.  

Describe Ann's challenging behaviors, including her prior retail experience, to her new supervisor tohelp him anticipate any problems that they may encounter.

Discussion 0
Questions 24

You are developing work experience with a 25-year-old male with attention deficit disorder. The only place where he wants to work is at the local go-kart track. He has trouble maintaining the fast pace of the job due to his inability to stay focused. Which of the following is the LEAST important structured activity to keep him on task?

Options:

A.  

Move him to a less busy time of the day to work.

B.  

Develop a routine of tasks to keep him on pace with the job.

C.  

Have the co-workers be his natural supports to remind him to stay on pace with the job.

D.  

Work with him at all times to keep him on task.

Discussion 0
Questions 25

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

Options:

A.  

Desire to work

B.  

Reliable transportation

C.  

Ability to complete a task consistently

D.  

Ability to understand instructions

Discussion 0
Questions 26

Why is it important for an employment support professional to maintain data on an individual's job performance?

Options:

A.  

So a job analysis can be completed

B.  

So the employment support professional can ask for a raise

C.  

To identify areas of success and need for additional support

D.  

To know whether the employee may need a different job

Discussion 0
Questions 27

You are developing a job for Darrell, who has a cognitive disability. He has a team of support that is dedicated to his well-being and success. Which of the following is the MOST important factor to consider when helping him look for a job?

Options:

A.  

Darrell has expressed interest in learning cashiering in a retail store, although he sometimes has difficulty counting money

B.  

Darrell's teacher has observed that he has difficulty paying attention and therefore, he should probably not have a position that would require long shifts without a break.

C.  

Darrell's mother has observed him cleaning at home and thinks custodial work may be a good direction to take because it would highlight his skills.

D.  

Darrell's former manager has told you that he has poor customer service skills.

Discussion 0
Questions 28

Which of the following should the employment support professional utilize when supporting the job-seeker to work independently?

Options:

A.  

Benefits plan

B.  

Risk assessment

C.  

Fading plan

D.  

Job skills assessment

Discussion 0
Questions 29

You are explaining the assessment process at your workplace to a new job coach. Which of the following statements MOST accurately reflects best practice in assisting a person to find a job of choice?

Options:

A.  

The job-seeker's formal records should be read first, since they will include a great deal of relevant information that you must know prior to meeting the individual.

B.  

Our agency begins the job development process simultaneously with individualized assessment.

C.  

Our agency has a very good picture assessment for determining job preferences using these flash cards and asking your job-seekers to point to the jobs they might like.

D.  

Our agency uses a "discovery" process that includes situational assessments based on the individual's identified interests.

Discussion 0
Questions 30

For people with a psychiatric disability, MOST workplace accommodations cost the employer:

Options:

A.  

At least $1000

B.  

Slightly less than $500

C.  

$500 to $1000

D.  

$0-$100

Discussion 0
Questions 31

What is the BEST time for an employment support professional to conduct a job analysis?

Options:

A.  

once the individual has accepted a position

B.  

after the individual starts work

C.  

on the day of the interview

D.  

when the individual applies for work

Discussion 0
Questions 32

Motivational interviewing is designed to help an individual with all the following EXCEPT:

Options:

A.  

deferring to the vocational rehabilitation counselor for decision making

B.  

eliciting and strengthening change talk

C.  

examining the individual's ambivalence to change

D.  

planning for and beginning the process of change

Discussion 0
Questions 33

After learning that an employee was not invited to a new employee orientation program, an employment support professional approaches the supervisor to ask if the employee can attend the program. The supervisor explains that they are uncertain about including the employee in the orientation. The BEST response is to:

Options:

A.  

tell the supervisor that his decision would be in violation of Department of Labor laws

B.  

discuss with the supervisor the importance of the employee attending, with support provided if needed

C.  

discuss the supervisor's reasoning for why the employee should not attend orientation

D.  

tell the supervisor that you agree and ask if the employee's orientation can be scheduled at a later date

Discussion 0
Questions 34

You are providing job development services for a 25-year-old female with a mild cognitive disability who wishes to start her own business. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate FIRST step?

Options:

A.  

Visiting local businesses

B.  

Determining her prior work experience

C.  

Learning why she wants to start her own business

D.  

Helping her get a small business loan

Discussion 0
Questions 35

Which of the following is a reasonable accommodation to support an employee with a disability in the workplace?

Options:

A.  

Transportation to and from the workplace

B.  

Longer time provided to complete mandatory training

C.  

Assistance from another employee to complete essential functions

D.  

Request to omit typing for a data entry position

Discussion 0
Questions 36

Of the following, what is the MOST effective strategy for ensuring that people with disabilities are welcomed into the mainstream of a community's workforce?

Options:

A.  

Helping employers identify areas of their workplace where employees with disabilities will not interfere with the productivity of other workers

B.  

Developing a marketing approach that represents people with disabilities in a positive, inclusive manner

C.  

Educating employers about the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

D.  

Assisting the community to establish separate training programs for individuals with disabilities to prepare for competitive employment

Discussion 0
Questions 37

Which of the following is NOT considered to be the role of the employment support professional when supporting someone on the job?

Options:

A.  

Providing training and feedback to co-workers working with the supported employee

B.  

Identifying accommodations to help the supported employee become more independent on the job

C.  

Providing all the job training

D.  

Developing natural supports

Discussion 0
Questions 38

Ava is a 45-year-old female with a significant cognitive disability working in a part-time job. Her progress has been exceptionally good and her employment support professional thinks it is time to begin fading from the worksite. What is the MOST important factor in ensuring Ava’s continued success at work?

Options:

A.  

Ava’s co-workers are willing to provide various types and degrees of work support for her.

B.  

Ava’s family feels that she is now well adjusted to the community.

C.  

Ava’s supervisor can contact the employment support professional whenever work expectations are not met.

D.  

Ava and her co-workers enjoy having lunch together.

Discussion 0
Questions 39

Collecting data for a task analysis requires:

Options:

A.  

Instruction.

B.  

fading.

C.  

observation.

D.  

training.

Discussion 0
Questions 40

Focusing on a job-seeker’s vision of their future is a component of:

Options:

A.  

task analysis

B.  

systematic instruction

C.  

person-centered planning

D.  

people-first language

Discussion 0