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Module Two SRC Structure & Functions

This document provides an orientation for new members of the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) on the VR/SRC partnership and their mandated functions. It covers the requirements outlined in Section 105 of Title 1 and Sections 361.16 and 361.17 of the RSA Implementing Regulations. The orientation includes information on the composition of the SRC, their roles and responsibilities, meeting requirements, member compensation, conflict of interest guidelines, and the preparation of an Annual Resource Plan. It also highlights the mandated functions of the SRC, including their role in reviewing, analyzing, and advising on VR responsibilities, developing state goals and priorities, evaluating the effectiveness of VR programs, participating in the statewide needs assessment, and preparing an annual report on VR program status. The document emphasizes the importance of coordination with other councils and performing other functions as determined by the SRC.

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Module Two SRC Structure & Functions

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  1. Module Two SRC Structure & Functions

  2. Handouts: (Preferred in a loose leaf folder with tabs: • Section 105 of the Rehab Act; • Sections 361.16 & 361.17 of the implementing Regulations; • Your SRC’s most recent Annual Report; • Your State’s most recent 4.2(c) State Plan Attachment; • Your Consumer Satisfaction Survey • Your SRC By Laws’; • Your SRC Handbook if you have one; • Copy of the 36th IRI “SRC/VR Partnership”. . ;

  3. TheState Rehabilitation CouncilNew Member Orientation VR/SRC Partnership- Working Together Works

  4. State Rehabilitation Council- Section 105 of Title 1 & Sections 361.16 & 361.17 of the RSA Implementing Regulations

  5. VR must have a SRC to be eligible for federal funds • Members are appointed by the Governor after recommendations from organizations representing a broad range of individuals with disabilities & organizations interested in individuals with disabilities. • Minority representation must be considered.

  6. Mandated Members Must have minimum of 15 members representing:  SILC Representative  Parent Training & Info. Center Representative  Client Assistance Program Representative  VR Counselor (ex-officio if VR staff)  Community Rehab Program Representative  State agency Special Ed Representative  Native American Project Representative (if any)  State Workforce Development Board Rep

  7. And • 4 Business, Industry, & Labor Reps. • Disability Advocacy Groups- Cross section of physical, sensory, cognitive, & mental. (Blind Agency- Blind advocacy groups(s).)  Reps of individuals who cannot rep self. • Current or former VR Applicants or Recipients • VR Director (Ex-Officio) ** Majority- Persons w/Disabilities- not employed by VR (Blind Agency- Majority persons who are Blind)

  8. Terms 3-Year Terms  Maximum 2 Consecutive Full Terms  CAP & 121 Projects- No Limit

  9. Meetings • At least 4 per year • Forums or hearings as appropriate • Publicly announced • Open to general public  • Accessible. • Chair selected by Council from the membership.

  10. Conflict of Interest Members cannot vote if-  • Direct financial benefit  • Gives appearance of conflict 

  11. Member Compensation Reasonable & Necessary Expenses of---:  Attending SRC meetings  Performing SRC duties  Child care  Personal assistance services  Meeting accommodations  Forfeited wages (Out of state travel requires RSA “Prior Approval”)

  12. Prepare an Annual Resource Plan  as necessary & sufficient to carry out the functions of the Council-   Budget  VR staff & other personnel.  Disagreements unable to be resolved  between SRC & VR=  Governor resolution.

  13. Mandated Functions … in partnership with VR

  14. Review, analyze, & advise regarding responsibilities under the Act, particularly related to- • Eligibility & Order of Selection • Extent, Scope, & Effectiveness of Services • Functions affecting individual achievement of employment outcomes • Applications, reports, & evaluations.

  15. Develop, agree to, & review state goals & priorities. Evaluate effectiveness of VR program & submit progress reports to the Commissioner.

  16. . Advise & assist in the preparation of- • the State Plan portion of the Unified State Plan & Amendments. • the applications, reports, needs assessments, & evaluations. )

  17. Participate in Statewide Needs Assessment (CSNA) every 3-years. Must include- • Most significant disabilities • Minorities • Unserved & underserved • Served through Workforce Investment System • Students & Youths with Disabilities, including Pre-Employment Transition Services • Community Rehab Centers

  18. Review & analyze the effectiveness of AND the consumer satisfaction with- • VR services • VR services provided by other state agencies & other public & private entities • Employment outcomes achieved by eligible individuals (including availability of health & other employment benefits)

  19. “Effectiveness of” means- The extent to which a program achieves its planned outcomes. “Consumer Satisfaction with” means- The extent to which a program’s customers feel positive about their experience with the program.

  20. Prepare Annual Report on VR Program Status- • Submit to the Governor & Commissioner. • Make available to the public. • Deadline 90 days after the end of the FFY

  21. Coordinate with other councils (to avoid duplication & enhance numbers served.) • SILC & CILS • IDEA Advisory Panel • DD Council • MH Planning Council • State Workforce Development Board • Assistive Technology Act Programs

  22. Perform Other Functions as- The SRC determines to be appropriate & consistent with the purpose of Title I & Are comparable to other SRC mandated functions

  23. Agency Mandates re SRC in Title 1 • Jointly develop, agree to & review annually VR agency goals & priorities. • Consult regularly re development, implementation, & revision of policies & procedures pertaining to VR services. • Include summary of SRC input in State Plan- Attachment 4.2(c). • Jointly conduct statewide needs assessment every 3 years • Review & comment on CSPD. • Assist in identification of qualified impartial hearing officers.

  24. Agency Mandate re SRC (con.) Transmit copies of following to SRC: • All plans, reports, & other information required to be submitted to RSA. • All policies & information on practices & procedures provided to or used by rehab personnel in carrying out VR program. • Due process hearing decisions transmitted to SRC in a manner to protect individual confidentiality

  25. How can the SRC be of the most assistance to the VR Director? • Environmental scanning & feedback • Broad advocacy for the VR program • Education of partners, consumers, & legislators (if permitted) • Provide open & respectful input • Participate in public meetings & forums.

  26. The SRC Needs- • An annual plan with targeted goals, action steps, timelines, & persons responsible to accomplish their mandated functions. •  Member commitment to the time & work necessary to achieve the desired outcomes.

  27. WIOA Mandates the SRC/VR Partnership and voice throughout

  28. ResourcesTraining package developed by Pat Tomlinson. Questions can be directed to her at mandalay@comcast.net“Plain English Summary” footnotes developed by Graham Sisson

  29. 36th IRI: The State Rehabilitation Council- Vocational Rehabilitation Partnership • History & Law • SRC Basics • SRC Business Practices • Implementation of Responsibilities • SRC Resources • Appendices with examples.

  30. RSA eTraining Series (Not currently Available) Series One: Overview & Philosophy • History of VR • Overview of the Rehab Act • VR Principles & Policies • The Role of the SRC

  31. Series Two: State Plan • The Statutory Basis of the State plan • Purpose of the State Plan • Development of the State Plan

  32. Series Three: Operationalizing the State Plan • Assessment • Development of the VR Goals • Program Evaluation & Reporting • SRC Infrastructure

  33. Series 4: Performance Management in State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies • Program evaluation • Quality assurance & the SRC-VR partnership

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