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Colorado Department of Human Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. 822 7 th Street, Suite 350, Chase Bank Greeley, CO 80631 970-353-5409. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
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Colorado Department of Human ServicesDivision of Vocational Rehabilitation 822 7th Street, Suite 350, Chase Bank Greeley, CO 80631 970-353-5409
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
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
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
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
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
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
Vocational Exploration • Vocational Testing and Assessment • Vocational Evaluation • Job Shadowing • Labor Market Information • Informational Interviews • Community Based Assessments • Facility Based Assessments www.dvrcolorado.com
Strengths Abilities Capabilities Resources Priorities Concerns Career Interests Informed Choice Individualized IPE Development Selection of a vocational goal consistent with: www.dvrcolorado.com
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
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
DVR Services • Identified through Comprehensive Assessment • Essential to achieve chosen employment goal • Necessary • Appropriate • Least possible cost www.dvrcolorado.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
Colorado Department of Human Services Greeley - 970-353-5409 Toll Free: 1-866-870-4595 www.dvrcolorado.com