CESP Exam Dumps : Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP)

According to the CESP Candidate Handbook1, one of the core competencies of Domain 1 (Application of Core Values and Principles to Practice) is to “provide information and support to individuals and theirfamilies regarding the impact of employment on benefits”. This involves educating the individual and their family about the various work incentives and programs that can help them retain some or all of their disability benefits while working, such as the earned income exclusion, the student earned income exclusion, the Plan to Achieve Self-Support, the Ticket to Work program, and others. Providing informational literature on disability benefits and work incentives and offering to refer the individual to have a benefits analysis is the best way to dispel the myths about losing SSI due to earned wages, as it will help the individual understand their rights and options, and make informed decisions about their employment goals. Suggesting that the individual can appeal the decision of the Social Security Administration, call them for more information, or hide their work activity are not effective or ethical ways to address the individual’s concerns, as they do not provide accurate or comprehensive information, and may create more confusion or fear for the individual. References: 1: CESP Candidate Handbook, page 4.

The APSE ethical guidelines are a set of principles and practices that professionals in supported employment should follow to promote services consistent with human dignity1. One of the core values of APSE is that employment should be an option for any person interested in working, regardless of label, support need, or perceived functioning level1. Therefore, the statement that individuals with severe disabilities are unemployable is NOT an APSE ethical guideline, but rathera misconception that contradicts the APSE vision of inclusive communities where everyone works2. References: 1: APSE Ethical Guidelines for Professionals in Supported Employment 2: APSE Mission and Vision Statement

The LEAST appropriate FIRST step is to help her get a small business loan. This would be premature and risky, as it would involve committing to a financial obligation without having a clear and realistic business plan. It would also bypass the important steps of assessing her strengths, interests, needs, and goals, as well as researching the market and the feasibility of her business idea. The other options are more appropriate and helpful because:

• A. Visiting local businesses would help her to learn from other entrepreneurs, network with potential partners or customers, and identify the opportunities and challenges of running a business in her community.
• B. Determining her prior work experience would help her to evaluate her skills, knowledge, and abilities, as well as her areas of improvement and development. It would also help her to showcase her qualifications and achievements to potential investors or lenders.
• C. Learning why she wants to start her own business would help her to clarify her vision, mission, and values, as well as her motivation and passion. It would also help her to set realistic and attainable goals and objectives for her business. References:
• CESP Candidate Handbook, page 12, Domain 2: Individualized Employment and Career Planning, Task 2.20: Self-employment resources for job seeker, Knowledge of 2.20.1: Self-employment options and resources
• CESP Practice Exam, question 5, answer C: The job seeker’s strengths, interests, needs and conditions for employment.