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SRC Roles and Responsibilities

SRC Roles and Responsibilities. National state rehabilitation council forum June 24, 2013. Today’s Presentation. Historical Perspective Role of the SRC Responsibilities of the SRC Program Evaluation Challenges Resources Q&A. Historical Perspective. Rehabilitation Act Amendments.

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SRC Roles and Responsibilities

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  1. SRC Roles and Responsibilities National state rehabilitation council forum June 24, 2013

  2. Today’s Presentation • Historical Perspective • Role of the SRC • Responsibilities of the SRC • Program Evaluation • Challenges • Resources • Q&A

  3. Historical Perspective

  4. Rehabilitation Act Amendments • 1998 Amendments • Rehab Act became Title IV of Workforce Investment Act • Strengthened consumer empowerment • Changed SRCs from being advisory to being a partner • Grandfathered consumer controlled independent commissions • 1992 Amendments • Expanded involvement by individuals with disabilities in the rehabilitation process • Focused on consumer empowerment and concept of “consumer choice” • Created consumer-controlled Statewide Rehabilitation Advisory councils

  5. Role of the SRC • Act as the voice for consumers and other stakeholders in the VR system • Advocate for VR to the public • Educate legislators, do not lobby legislators • Advise the state agency on a variety of issues • Work in partnership with the agency to maximize employment and independent living • Always ask: How will this affect the customer?

  6. SRC Benefit to VR Program • Provides local, external perspectives • Provides the voice of the consumer • Reaches out to other service providers, community groups and state agencies

  7. Responsibilities of the SRC Functions The Council must: • Review, analyze and advise the agency; • Develop, agree to, and review State goals and priorities; • Advise and assist in the preparation of the State Plan; • Review consumer satisfaction; • Prepare an annual report to the Governor; • Coordinate activities with other councils in the State; • Coordinate relationship between DSA and SILC/CILs; and • Perform other functions as appropriate. 34 CFR 361.18(h)(1)-(8)

  8. Responsibilities of the SRC The State Plan Comprehensive System of Personnel Development • Description must specify the SRC has an opportunity to review and comment Assurances must provide: 1. Summary of input from the SRC • State plan and any amendments to the State plan 2. Policy and procedures • Special consultation requirement with the SRC • 34 CFR 361.18; 34 CFR 361.20(c); 34 CFR 361.20(d)

  9. Evaluating VR Program Effectiveness IMPORTANT! The SRC conducts a review and analysis of the effectiveness of and consumer satisfaction with: • Functions performed by VR; • VR services provided to consumers; and • Employment outcomes achieved. 34 CFR 361.17(h)(4)

  10. Program Evaluation Includes… • Input and review of the State Plan • Completing consumer satisfaction surveys • Completing SRC annual reports • Collaborating in the consumer statewide needs assessment process • Being aware of and contributing to RSA monitoring reports

  11. Challenges to Fulfilling SRC Role • Recruitment and Retention - Most SRC members are volunteers • Term Limits - Most members may serve no more than two consecutive full terms • Expertise - Most members do not have an in depth knowledge of the Rehabilitation Act or VR program • Time Commitment - Most councils meet only quarterly • Mandates - Councils have MANY responsibilities

  12. Overcoming the Challenges • SRC-VR agency partnership • Collaboration on State Plans, comprehensive statewide needs assessments and consumer satisfaction surveys • Relationship between SRC Chair and Administrator is critical • Delegation of SRC responsibilities • Use of data • VR agency must provide the SRC with comprehensive and relevant data in a timely manner • Data is more effective when accompanied by contextual explanations • Utilize data resources

  13. SRC Panel Discussion What roles and/or responsibilities do you find the most challenging to carry out as an SRC and why?

  14. SRC Panel Discussion How does your SRC evaluate the performance of the agency?

  15. SRC Panel Discussion Describe how your SRC works to complete the Annual Report.

  16. Resources • 36th IRI The State Rehabilitation Council – Vocational Rehabilitation Partnership at:http://iriforum.org/books.aspx#36ua • RSA Website: http://rsa.ed.gov • Formal Guidance: http://rsa.ed.gov/policy.cfm • State Liaisons: http://rsa.ed.gov/people.cfm • SRC On-Line Training Series: www.erehab.org

  17. Thank you! Corinna Stiles, JD VR Program Specialist Rehabilitation Services Administration 202-245-7374 corinna.stiles@ed.gov Lourdes Mesa Chair, Guam SRC 671-472-5952 lagmesa@yahoo.com Michele Manosa Guam SRC 671-888-6104 michelemanosa@yahoo.com

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