Life Skills Inventory Independent Living Skills Assessment Tool (Page 5 of 9) in pdf

Category G: Transportation (continued)

Basic - Must know 3 of 6: (continued)

Understands and uses seat belts.

Familiar with any form of public transportation available.

Knows the nearest public bus stop to your home.

Knows amount of money required for bus fare.

Knows the nearest town with bus services.

Intermediate - Must know 3 of 6:

Aware of consequences of driving without a license and insurance.

Has successfully completed a Driver's Ed class.

Knows how to call a taxi and provide information needed. Knows the approximate cost of taking a taxi.

If given instructions, can make public transportation journey involving several transfers.

Knows requirements for foster parent reimbursement for providing transportation.

Can give directions.

Advanced - Must know 4 of 5:

Can arrange routine transportation to work or school.

Knows what is required to get a driver’s license.

Has driver's permit.

Can fix a bicycle.

Can read a map.

Exceptional - Must know 2 of 3:

Knows how to do basic car maintenance.

Can estimate cost of owning and operating a car for a month/year including tabs and insurance.

Has a driver’s license.

Category H: Educational Planning

Basic - Must know 2 of 2:

Has a realistic view of his/her chances for completing high school.

If high school graduation is not realistic, understands what a GED is and how to obtain one.

Intermediate - Must know 3 of 4:

Can fill out forms to enroll in an educational program.

Has a general idea of what education is needed for the job he/she wants.

Can discuss educational/vocational plans with teachers/counselor.

Is aware of educational resources available in the community.

Advanced - Must know 4 of 6:

Knows how to obtain school transcripts.

Is aware of current educational credits and standing.

Has an appropriate educational plan for the job selected.

Understands educational/skill requirements for job selected.

Is aware of the cost of higher education/vocational training.

Knows the difference between a loan and a grant.

Exceptional - Must know at least 3:

“Shops around” to find the best educational resources.

Knows where to find and how to access adult education or vocational training in the community.

Knows how to obtain financial aid/scholarships for additional education.

Understands future prospects and probable living standards relative to levels of education and specialized skills.

Is able to identify the connection between course work and vocational goals.

Category I: Job Seeking Skills

Basic - Must know 2 of 2:

Has reasonable idea of the types of jobs available to him/her.

Knows what the minimum wage is.

Intermediate - Must know 4 of 5:

Can fill out a standard job application form.

Can read the want ads and find appropriate leads.

Can complete a mock interview giving appropriate answers to potential questions.

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LIFE SKILLS INVENTORY

DSHS 10-267 (12/2000)

Life Skills Inventory Independent Living Skills Assessment Tool Page 5

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