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Colorado DVR Services for Employment Success

Colorado Department of Human Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation helps individuals with disabilities overcome barriers to employment and live independently. Eligibility criteria, referral process, services offered, vocational exploration, individualized plan development, job seeking skills, and more.

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Colorado DVR Services for Employment Success

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  1. Colorado Department of Human ServicesDivision of Vocational Rehabilitation 822 7th Street, Suite 350, Chase Bank Greeley, CO 80631 970-353-5409

  2. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Mission: DVR assists individuals whose disabilities result in barriers to employment to succeed at work and live independently. It’s about EMPLOYMENT! www.dvrcolorado.com

  3. Referral to DVR • Individuals call the nearest office to their home address • Minimum referral age: 16 • Individuals must be available for services • Informal referral from teachers, family, individual or agency representatives www.dvrcolorado.com

  4. Referral to DVR • Individuals are encouraged to bring: • Forms of identification • Educational records – if available • Medical records - if available • Contact information for practitioners • Proof of SSI/SSDI - if currently SSA eligible www.dvrcolorado.com

  5. Information Gathering • DVR determines eligibility utilizing available documentation • When not available, DVR counselor can purchase • DVR counselor determines the need for additional assessments www.dvrcolorado.com

  6. Social Security/SSI-SSDI = Eligible Physical or mental impairment(s) Barrier to employment stemming from the impairment Services are needed from DVR DVR Eligibility www.dvrcolorado.com

  7. Work HistoryEligibility Considerations • No Employment History • Previous Employment – cannot return due to disability • Current Employment – Struggling to retain work • Underemployment – based on individual’s abilities and capabilities www.dvrcolorado.com

  8. Vocational Exploration • Vocational Testing and Assessment • Vocational Evaluation • Job Shadowing • Labor Market Information • Informational Interviews • Community Based Assessments • Facility Based Assessments www.dvrcolorado.com

  9. Strengths Abilities Capabilities Resources Priorities Concerns Career Interests Informed Choice Individualized IPE Development Selection of a vocational goal consistent with: www.dvrcolorado.com

  10. IPE Preparation • Plan for achieving the employment goal • Nature and scope of rehabilitation services and goods required to obtain the employment goal • Timeframes • Service providers • Financial contribution (if applicable) www.dvrcolorado.com

  11. Vocational Outcome • Full or Part-time • Integrated setting • May include self-employment, supported employment, homemaker plan • At or above minimum wage – not less than the customary or usual wage paid for same or similar work by non-disabled individuals www.dvrcolorado.com

  12. DVR Services • Identified through Comprehensive Assessment • Essential to achieve chosen employment goal • Necessary • Appropriate • Least possible cost www.dvrcolorado.com

  13. DVR Services • Client choice of service providers • DVR refers individuals to various community agencies for services needed to obtain and maintain successful employment. www.dvrcolorado.com

  14. Examples of DVR Services/Goods • Assessment - medical, vocational, psychological, specialty exams, etc • Vocational Counseling & Guidance • Job Seeking Skills • Job Placement • Job Coaching • On the Job Training • Personal Adjustment Training • Work Adjustment Training (financial contribution not necessary) www.dvrcolorado.com

  15. Examples of DVR Services/Goods • Formal Vocational Training (college, university, vocational/tech school, other) • Assistive Technology • Mental Restoration (therapy, medications, etc.) • Physical Restoration (medication, OT, PT, prosthesis, etc.) • Supportive Services (transportation, child care, personal assistance) • Tools, books and supplies (Financial contribution may be necessary – determined on a case-by-case basis) www.dvrcolorado.com

  16. Services not available from DVR • Services and goods not essential for achievement of employment outcome • Maintenance (except in unique circumstances) ~ DVR does not replace/provide social services provided by counties www.dvrcolorado.com

  17. Employment Search – Three Approaches • Job seeker is fully independent • Job seeker uses guidance & support from DVR and other resources • Job seeker requires intense direction and assistance throughout the process – a job placement provider is selected by the individual www.dvrcolorado.com

  18. Employment Monitoring • Stability is the focus • Services and supports once employed, up to 90 days • Strong communication with the customer essential • Guidance provided to customers needs to be documented in the service record www.dvrcolorado.com

  19. Colorado Department of Human Services Greeley - 970-353-5409 Toll Free: 1-866-870-4595 www.dvrcolorado.com

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