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Colorado Department of Human ServicesDivision of Vocational
Rehabilitation822 7th Street, Suite 350, Chase Bank Greeley, CO 80631
970-353-5409
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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!
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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
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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
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Information Gathering• DVR determines eligibility
utilizing available documentation
• When not available, DVR counselor can purchase
• DVR counselor determines the need for additional assessments
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DVR Eligibility• Social
Security/SSI-SSDI = Eligible
• Physical or mental impairment(s)
• Barrier to employment stemming from the impairment
• Services are needed from DVR
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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
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Vocational Exploration• Vocational Testing and Assessment• Vocational Evaluation• Job Shadowing• Labor Market Information• Informational Interviews• Community Based Assessments• Facility Based Assessments
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• Strengths• Abilities• Capabilities• Resources
• Priorities• Concerns• Career Interests• Informed Choice
Individualized IPE Development
Selection of a vocational goal consistent with:
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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)
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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
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DVR Services• Identified through
Comprehensive Assessment• Essential to achieve chosen
employment goal
NecessaryAppropriateLeast possible cost
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DVR Services•Client choice of service
providers•DVR refers individuals to
various community agencies for services needed to obtain and maintain successful employment.
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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Colorado Department of Human Services
Greeley - 970-353-5409
Toll Free: 1-866-870-4595