Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Vocational Rehabilitation Partner
Since 1984, Vocational Designs has been a trusted provider of vocational services across California. Our team specializes in career planning, job search coaching, ergonomic assessments, and vocational rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities. We maintain high ethical standards through peer-reviewed methodologies established by recognized certification organizations. Our expertise extends to forensic services, including expert testimony in employment damage cases and wrongful termination evaluations. With decades of experience, we have empowered thousands of clients to overcome vocational barriers while training the next generation of rehabilitation professionals.Our mission prioritizes compassionate service, aligning with biblical principles of love and community support. We collaborate with the California Department of Rehabilitation to foster self-employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Our bilingual consultants and administrative team ensure accessible, culturally competent support for diverse clients. This long-standing commitment to quality and innovation has solidified our reputation as industry leaders in vocational solutions.
Services
Career Planning
Job Search Coaching
Ergonomic Assessments
Vocational Rehabilitation
Forensic Services
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized vocational rehabilitation expertise
- Our team includes bilingual certified rehabilitation counselors
- We maintain ethical standards through peer-reviewed methodologies
- We provide forensic expert testimony in federal and state courts
- We partner with California Department of Rehabilitation for business consulting
Associations and certifications
- Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC)
Services
Career Planning
Our career planning services include academic guidance, vocational testing, and labor market research. We develop customized resume strategies and provide job search coaching to help clients achieve their professional goals. Our certified counselors offer interview training tailored to current industry standards.
Vocational Rehabilitation
We specialize in helping individuals with disabilities achieve meaningful employment through personalized rehabilitation plans. Our services include self-employment consulting and business analysis for California Department of Rehabilitation clients. We focus on creating sustainable career paths that promote independence and productivity.
Ergonomic Assessments
Our ergonomic evaluations help employers accommodate workers with medical restrictions through essential functions job analysis. We implement return-to-work programs that maintain workforce productivity while ensuring employee safety. These assessments reduce workplace injuries and improve overall job satisfaction.
Forensic Services
We provide expert vocational testimony in employment damage cases and wrongful termination lawsuits. Our forensic evaluations assess spousal support requirements and vocational rehabilitation costs for catastrophic injuries. Both plaintiff and defense attorneys rely on our impartial assessments in California courts.
People
Steven D. Koobatian
President
Dr. Koobatian is a certified rehabilitation counselor with over 40 years of experience in vocational rehabilitation. He trains graduate students and has mentored hundreds of counseling interns while maintaining active clinical practice.
Adam McLaughlin
Bilingual Vocational Consultant
Mr. McLaughlin provides Spanish-English vocational consulting services, specializing in cross-cultural career counseling. His expertise helps bridge language barriers in employment services for diverse client populations.
Questions
What vocational services do you offer?
We provide career planning, job search coaching, ergonomic assessments, vocational rehabilitation, and forensic expert testimony services.
Do you work with individuals with disabilities?
Yes, we specialize in vocational rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities, including self-employment consulting through the California Department of Rehabilitation.
Are your counselors certified?
Our team includes Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC) with specialized training in vocational assessment and job placement.
Do you provide legal expert testimony?
Yes, we offer forensic services including expert vocational testimony in employment damage cases and wrongful termination lawsuits.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout California from our Visalia office, providing both in-person and remote vocational services.
