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Question 1

You are working with a 35-year-old woman who has a hidden disability. She told you during intake that she does not want to disclose her disability because she has heard from friends that disclosure can result in her being fired. Which of the following is the BEST way for you to address this concern?

AExplore what she sees as the risks versus benefits of disclosure, so that she can make an informed decision.

BAgree that disclosure often ends badly, and that it is often not a good idea to disclose.

CCounter her concern with success stories you have seen professionally.
Discuss her disability with the prospective supervisor on your own so that she can be protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Answer : A

Question 2

An employer is worried that the other employees will not have the right attitudes about a co-worker with disabilities. Of the following, what is the BEST response the employment support professional can offer to relieve this concern?

A'I can help the employee's co-workers if there are any problems.'

B'I have lists of many happy employers I can share with you.'

C'We do such a great job of training the people we support that their co-workers hardly notice them.'

D'I have never heard that concern; it is not likely to be a problem.'

Answer : A

Question 3

In order to become more familiar with a job seeker's daily routine and environment, an employment support professional should:

Aread the Vocational Evaluation Report.

Bcheck their school records.

Cspend time with the individual.

Dask their counselor.

Answer : C

Question 4

Which of the following is the BEST resource that an employment support professional can provide to a business to demonstrate a person's experience?

ASocial networking account

BJob analysis

CVisual portfolio

DIndividualized employment plan

Answer : C

Question 5

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

ASo a job analysis can be completed

BSo the employment support professional can ask for a raise

CTo identify areas of success and need for additional support

DTo know whether the employee may need a different job

Answer : C

Question 6

You are assisting a young man who has cerebral palsy and a mild cognitive disability. Based on his community work experiences at an office where he assembled binders and did data entry, you learn that he will need a customized position that ism tailored to his abilities. Which of the following statements would be LEAST appropriate in negotiating a position with a potential employer?

A'I represent a young man with cerebral palsy who is an excellent worker and has experience with data entry. Would you be interested in creating a position for him in your company?'

B'Do you have basic office work such as copying, assembling binders, or data entry where your current employees are having difficulty keeping up the production?'

C'I represent a recent high school graduate who has work experience in an office setting doing data entry. Can I schedule a time to discuss possible job openings in your business?'

D'Do you have data entry tasks at your business that you are paying workers overtime to complete?'

Answer : A

Question 7

Which of the following BEST describes the motivational interviewing technique?

AAsking open-ended questions

BInquiring about barriers to employment

CEncouraging the support person to answer

DFocusing on the person's medical needs

Answer : A

APSE Certified Employment Support Professional Exam Practice Test