The least appropriate item to include in his portfolio is a brief guide to working with someone who has autism.
This option does not showcase the job-seeker's skills, abilities, or achievements in construction. It also may create a negative impression of the job-seeker as someone who needs special treatment or accommodation, rather than someone who can add value to the employer. This option does not align with the core values and principles of employment support, such as individualization, empowerment, and dignity.
The other options are more appropriate than option A, for the following reasons:
Option B: Testimonials from people who have previously contracted the services of the job-seeker are a good way to demonstrate the job-seeker's reputation, quality of work, and customer satisfaction. They can also provide evidence of the job-seeker's communication skills, reliability, and professionalism.
This option supports the core values and principles of employment support, such as career development, quality outcomes, and respect.
Option C: Pictures of the job-seeker's completed projects are a great way to showcase the job-seeker's skills, abilities, and achievements in construction. They can also illustrate the job-seeker's creativity, diversity, and expertise in different types of projects. This option supports the core values and principles of employment support, such as individualization, career development, and quality outcomes.
Option D: A list of references from people for whom the job-seeker has worked is a useful way to provide contact information for potential employers to verify the job-seeker's work history, performance, and character. They can also provide additional information or feedback on the job-seeker's strengths, interests, and needs. This option supports the core values and principles of employment support, such as career development, quality outcomes, and respect.
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Impairment-related work expenses, earned income exclusion, and trial work periods are examples of work incentives, which are special rules that make it possible for people with disabilities receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to work and still receive monthly payments and Medicare or Medicaid1. Work incentives are designed to help people with disabilities transition to work while minimizing the risk of losing theirbenefits2. Disclosure terms are the conditions under which a person with a disability chooses toshare information about their disability with others, such as employers or co-workers3. Tax credits are reductions in the amount of tax that a person or business owes to the government, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)4. Employer benefits are non-wage compensations provided to employees in addition to their normal wages or salaries, such as health insurance, retirement plans, or paid leave. References: 1: CESP Candidate Handbook, page 9. Download here. 2: Social Security Administration. [Work Incentives]. 3: CESP Candidate Handbook, page 11. Download here. 4:
Internal Revenue Service. [Tax Credits]. : U.S. Department of Labor. [Employee Benefits].