Discussing how difficult it is to find jobs for people with disabilities is the least appropriate topic to be discussed when meeting with a new business owner to market your employment program. This topic may convey a negative impression of your program and the people you support, and may discourage the business owner from considering hiring them. It may also contradict thecore values and principles of the CESP certification, which include promoting the inclusion, empowerment, and self-determination of people with disabilities in integrated employment settings1. Instead, a more appropriate topic would be to highlight the benefits and advantages of hiring people with disabilities, such as their skills, abilities, contributions, and diversity2. References: 1: CESP™ - Association of People Supporting Employment First 2: What is CESP? - Employment Advocates Group

Completing the job tasks for the individual is not a helpful training technique, because it does not promote the individual’s learning, independence, or self-confidence. It may also reinforce the individual’s frustration and dependence on others. Instead, a better approach would be to provide positive reinforcement, break down the task into smaller steps, use prompts and cues, and offer feedback and support12. References: 1: CESP™ - Association of People Supporting Employment First 2: Computer-Assisted Cognitive Re-Training as An Intervention for Children …

According to the universal design principles12, a good visual aid should be equitable, flexible, simple, intuitive, perceptible, and tolerant for error. Among the four options, only B meets these criteria. A map on the client’s phone (A) may not be accessible or convenient for all users, especially if they have vision or dexterity impairments, or if they do not have a phone. A printed map in the breakroom © may not be easily visible or available for reference when needed. Written instructions at the main workstation (D) may not be understandable or legible for users with low literacy or language skills. Arrows indicating turns that are taped to the floor (B) are a simple and intuitive way to guide the user along the preferred path, regardless of their abilities or preferences. They are also perceptible in different lighting and noise conditions, and they minimize the risk of errors or accidents. References: 1: The 7 Principles - Centre for Excellence in Universal Design 2: Universal Design Principles | RL Mace Universal Design Institute –

A. take a job duty and break it down into teachable steps Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation: = This question belongs to Domain 4 Workplace and Related Supports, which covers the skills and knowledge needed to provide ongoing support to the employee and the employer in the workplace1. One of the tasks in this domain is to conduct a task analysis of the job duties and expectations2. A task analysis is a process of breaking down a complex job duty into smaller, sequential, and teachable steps3. Theprimary purpose of a task analysis is to help the employee learn the skills and procedures required for the job, and to identify the best methods and strategies for teaching and supporting the employee4. A task analysis can also help the job coach to assess the employee’s progress, identify areas of strength and weakness, and plan for fading and natural supports.

Among the four options given, only option A correctly describes the primary purpose of a task analysis. Option B, listing the types of responsibilities of the employee, is not the primary purpose of a task analysis, but rather a preliminary step before conducting a task analysis. Option C, helping the job coach fade from supporting the employee, is not the primary purpose of a task analysis, but rather a possible outcome of a successful task analysis and training. Option D, identifying various positions available in an organization, is not the primary purpose of a task analysis, but rather a part of the job development process.

Therefore, option A is the correct answer, as it matches the definition and purpose of a task analysis the most. References: 1: CESP Examination Content Outline - CESP 2: CESP Content Outline - CESP 3: Task Analysis - National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder 4: Task Analysis: Steps for Implementation - NationalProfessional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder : Task Analysis - Virginia Commonwealth University : Job Analysis - Virginia Commonwealth University : Fading Supports - Virginia Commonwealth University : Job Development - Virginia Commonwealth University

The Trial Work Period (TWP) is a Work Incentive that allows SSDI recipients to test their ability to work for at least 9 months and still receive full disability benefits, regardless of their earnings. The 9 months do not have to be consecutive, but are counted within a rolling 60-month period. Any month in which the earnings exceed a certain amount ($970 in 2022) is considered a month of service for the TWP. After completing the TWP, SSDI recipients enter a 36-month Extended Period of Eligibility (EPE), during which they may receive benefits for any month their earnings are below the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) level ($1,350 for non-blind individuals and $2,260 for blind individuals in 2022). References: Trial Work Period - The United States Social Security Administration, What You Need to Know About the Trial Work Period, Trial Work Period (TWP) - Ticket to Work - Social Security

Networking is the process of establishing and maintaining relationships with people who can provide information, leads, or referrals for potential employment opportunities1. An employment support professional can use networking as a strategy to identify and access the hidden job market, which consists of jobs that are not advertised or posted publicly2. By attending a local Chamber of Commerce event, an employment support professional can meet and interact with local business owners, employers, and other professionals who may have information about current or future job openings, or who may be interested in hiring a job-seeker that the professional supports. This activity is an example of networking, as it involves building connections and exchanging information with potential sources of employment3. References: 1: Developing peer support in the community: a toolkit - Mind 2: TIES Peer Engagement Practice Guides - Institute on Community Integration 3: Understanding and Configuring MSDP - Cisco Community

Job coach services are an example of an Impairment Related Work Expense (IRWE). An IRWE is a cost for an item or service that a person with a disability needs in order to work because of their impairment1. Social Security will deduct the costs of an IRWE from the person’s countable income when determining their eligibility for Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1. Job coach services are a type of assistance that a person with a disability may require in order to perform their job duties, learn new skills, or adjust to the work environment2. Job coach services are not reimbursed by another source, such as the employer or a vocational rehabilitation agency, and the cost is reasonable, meaning that it represents the standard charge for the service in the community1. Therefore, job coach services meet the criteria for an IRWE and can be deducted from the person’s earnings.

The other options are not examples of an IRWE. Accommodations are changes or modifications that an employer makes to the work environment, equipment, or schedule to enable a person with a disability to perform their job3. Accommodations are not an IRWE because they are not paid by the person with a disability, but by the employer as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)3. An individualized plan for employment (IPE) is a document that outlines the goals, services, and supports that a person with a disability needs to achieve their desired employment outcome4. An IPE is not an IRWE because it is not a cost for an item or service, but a plan that guides the person’s vocational rehabilitation process4. Transportation is a cost for getting to andfrom work, such as bus fare, taxi, or car expenses5. Transportation is not an IRWE unless the person with a disability needs a special transportation service because of their impairment, such as a wheelchair-accessible van or a personal driver5. If the person usesthe same transportation service as the general public, the cost is not deductible as an IRWE5.

References: 1: Impairment-Related Work Expenses - Social Security 2: Job Coach Services - CareerOneStop 3: Reasonable Accommodations - U.S. Department of Labor 4: Individualized Plan for Employment - Social Security 5: DI 10520.001 Impairment-Related Work Expenses (IRWE) - Social Security