Samantha's C.B.A.

I have had the honor of working with a young lady named Samantha, and we have just completed a "Community Based Assessment". A community based assessment is an assessment that is done with the emphasis on obtaining a vocational goal for our job seekers. This is an agreement where the business sponsor agrees to permit the client to enter its work site for the purpose of a trial work experience. This agreement will serve as a guide to introduce a client to the different job skills needed for employment. The community based assessment or what is commonly referred to as a C.B.A. gives indiduals the opportunity to "try" new work opportunities and possible employment goals. The C.B.A. is a wonderful tool that is used by the WV Division of Rehabilitation Services, the job seeker, and Job Squad Inc. to work together as a team, and to focus on atleast three different employment sites to determine an employment goal.
Samantha used the C.B.A. to explore childcare with the Elkins Y.M.C.A., elderly care with Nella's Nursing Home, and food service with El Gran Sabar. These establishments was very generous with allowing Samantha the unique opportunity and vocational training experience. It was an honor to work with such extraordinary people!