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Work (Reading, Mass.) 2019Young people recovering from drug addiction often face challenges in returning to the job market and in maintaining their jobs. Many of them feel they have no choice but...
BACKGROUND
Young people recovering from drug addiction often face challenges in returning to the job market and in maintaining their jobs. Many of them feel they have no choice but to do entry-level work, and they are often unsure about their work ability and vocational choice.
OBJECTIVE
In collaboration with a youth outreach service, this study aims to provide a package of vocational assessment, guidance, and support for these clients.
METHODS
Using a strength-based case management framework, we conducted a comprehensive vocational evaluation for each participant (Nā=ā17), which covered self-perception of abilities, work and occupational interests, work readiness, work-related self-efficacy, and work aptitudes. We presented assessment results to each client and provided guidance on their education, training, or vocational choice.
RESULTS
The results of aptitude tests indicate that most participants can cope with an entry-level job. Many participants are strong in jobs that require quick decision-making, sorting, assembly, and clerical tasks, but many are weak in fine manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination. Many participants preferred jobs that are creative, indefinite, and autonomous in nature.
CONCLUSION
Longer-term vocational counseling and coaching is needed to help clients make vocational choices and extend their job tenure. Many clients will also need training in job seeking and job maintenance skills.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Female; Hong Kong; Humans; Male; Rehabilitation, Vocational; Self Efficacy; Substance-Related Disorders; Vocational Guidance; Work Capacity Evaluation
PubMed: 30829643
DOI: 10.3233/WOR-192867 -
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Topics: Humans; Occupations; Vocational Guidance
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Topics: Biology; Biomedical Research; Career Choice; Education, Graduate; Research Design; Vocational Guidance
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DOI: 10.1242/jcs.033340 -
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Topics: Humans; Occupations; Vocational Guidance
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Topics: Computers; Education, Medical, Graduate; Humans; Information Services; Medical Staff, Hospital; United Kingdom; Vocational Guidance
PubMed: 6800490
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Topics: Humans; Vocational Guidance
PubMed: 13704649
DOI: No ID Found -
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Topics: Humans; Vocational Guidance
PubMed: 13298256
DOI: No ID Found -
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Topics: Humans; Netherlands; Vocational Guidance
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DOI: No ID Found -
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Topics: Counseling; Humans; Psychology; Vocational Guidance
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DOI: No ID Found