Vocational
Rehabilitation:
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What
is
Vocational
Rehabilitation?
Vocational
Rehabilitation
is
a
state
and
federally
funded
program
that
helps
eligible
people
with
disabilities
become employed.
For
possible
job
opportunities
with
the Bureau of Vocational
Rehabilitation
click
on
the Department
of
Personnel. Click on Jobs/Recruitments, click
on Current Classified Openings by Job Category and scroll to and click
on Social Services and Rehabilitation.
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An
individual
is
eligible
for vocational
rehabilitation
services if
the
individual:
- Has a physical
or mental impairment which constitutes or results in a
substantial impediment to employment; and can benefit in terms
of an employment outcome from vocational rehabilitation services
and
- Requires
vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage
in, or retain gainful employment consistent with the
individual's strengths, resources, priorities, concerns,
abilities, capabilities, and informed choice.
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Vocational
Rehabilitation
Services:
A
wide
range
of
Vocational
Rehabilitation
services
are
available
to
persons
with
disabilities
through
a
statewide
network
of
office
locations.
As
appropriate
to
the
Vocational
Rehabilitation
needs
of
each
client
and
consistent
with
the
individual's
informed
choice,
the
following
Vocational
Rehabilitation
services
may
be
available:
- Assessment
for
determining
eligibility
and
vocational
rehabilitation
needs
by
qualified
personnel,
including,
if
appropriate,
an
assessment
by
personnel
skilled
in
rehabilitation
technology.
- Vocational
Rehabilitation
counseling
and
guidance.
- Referral
and
other
services
necessary
to
help
applicants
and
eligible
clients
obtain
needed
services
from
other
agencies
and
to
advise
them
of
the
Client
Assistance
Program.
- Physical and mental restoration
services related to Vocational Rehabilitation goals and objectives.
Services must be achievable within a reasonable period of time.
Services including but not limited to (see addendum 101 for complete
listing):
- corrective surgery or
therapeutic treatment necessary to correct or substantially modify a
physical or mental condition which is stable or slowly progressive
and presents a substantial barrier to employment, but is of such
nature that correction or modification may reasonably be expected to
eliminate or reduce the impediment within a reasonable length of
time;
- necessary hospitalization in
connection with surgery or treatment;
- prosthetic and orthotic
devices;
- eyeglasses and visual
services as prescribed by qualified personnel under state licensor
laws;
- special services by qualified
personnel (including transplantation and dialysis), artificial
kidneys and supplies necessary for the treatment of individuals with
end-stage renal disease;
- diagnosis and treatment for
mental and emotional disorders by qualified personnel.
- Vocational and other training
services, including personal and vocational adjustment training,
books, tools, and other training materials.
- Maintenance.
- Transportation in connection
with providing a Vocational Rehabilitation service.
- Vocational Rehabilitation
services for family members of an applicant or client if necessary
to enable the client to achieve an employment outcome. Family member
as defined in 34 C.F.R,
section 361.5 (21) of federal regulations.
- Interpreter services for
individuals who are deaf, tactile interpreting services for
individuals who are deaf-blind; reader services, rehabilitation
teaching services, and orientation and mobility services for
individuals who are blind.
- Recruitment and training
services to provide new employment opportunities in the fields of
rehabilitation, health, welfare, public safety, law enforcement and
other appropriate public service employment.
- Job search, placement
assistance and job retention services.
- Supported employment services
(see supported employment addendum).
- Personal assistance services.
- Post-employment services.
- Occupational licenses, tools,
equipment, initial stocks, and supplies.
- Rehabilitation technology.
- Transition services.
- Other goods and services
determined necessary for the client to achieve an employment
outcome.
Job
Seeking Information:
Click for more information
- How
Vocational
Rehabilitation
helps
you
get
a
job.
- Steps
involved
in
looking
for
a
job
on
my
own.
- Helpful
hints
for
the
job
interview.
Links
To
Additional
Resources
and
Information:
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