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The issues and problems these different populations face may vary and may require different approaches to increase their chances of improvement and success. Their concerns on a personal or psychological level may include: grieving the loss of a valued job, interpersonal and self-esteem problems that arise from this loss, difficulties in handling the stress of economic insecurity and uncertainty, changes in sel£perception and self- definition, hopelessness and despair, frustration and other effects from encountering repeated rejections in their job search activity, the breakdown of previously adequate coping skills, stress on the family or significant others and consequent disintegration of supportive relationships, the exacerbation of underlying emotional and/or behavior disorders, clinical depression, suicidal ideation, and severe anxiety. On a more career oriented level, customers may be faced with confusion and indecision about what direction to go in next; uncertainty about what type of work activity they are best suited for, have skills in, and would be most satisfied with; and what kind of jobs have current prospects and a potentially positive future outlook. Additionally, many customers have little or outdated job search skills that include: writing r&sum~s; interviewing for jobs; appropriate behavior and appearance; obtaining job, industry, or company related information, job search; and computer-related skills that are relevant to job search and preparation. Many times these issues overlap with emotional concerns mentioned above and need to be worked with conjointly. Case managers and customers need additional tools to help determine the appropriateness of vocational training and in what types or what jobs they are suited for. The services provided to address the above mentioned potential problem areas would be similar in nature, though the specific approach may vary according to the individual(s) and the most important identified issue(s) of concern, with the exception of those related to vocational training or job placement. Both educational and clinical interventions would be used, as appropriate. The primary service would be individual counseling that may involve single or multiple appointments in a confidential setting. Involvement of family or significant others would take place when identified as potentially helpful. Group counseling or workshops may be conducted according to the need and commonality of concerns. Referral services to appropriate professionals, agencies, and resources would be made as appropriate with follow-up regarding progress and outcome. Individual assistance and guidance, as well as support and encouragement, would be provided for customers actively involved in job search activity in the Resource Center. Consultation with W/O/R/K Center staff would also be an active component of the services. In regard to training and placement, referred customers would receive vocational assessment and interpretation, and a full report produced for case managers along with consultation as needed. Fee Schedule and Costs My fee is $ 34 per hour, not to exceed $ 65,000 in one year. Potential services for the purpose of or related to counseling and/or assessment qualifying for billed time include: · Direct customer contact, whether in individual, group, workshop, or Resource Center settings, contact by telephone, casual encounter at the W/O/R/Center or at the job site when related to assigned services · Contact with customer family, members of their support system, employer, or other professionals · Researching, contacting, or arranging referrals or resources for outside services or support not provided by myself or that is outside the scope of my license, training, and/or experience · Documentation 3