Transition Services for Vocational Rehabilitation Program
Discover the comprehensive transition services offered by GVRA for Vocational Rehabilitation, including Pre-Employment services and support for competitive integrated employment. Services like job exploration, workplace readiness training, and post-secondary education counseling are provided to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their career goals. Individualized services tailored to students' interests and transition objectives are available to prepare them for successful employment.
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GVRA GVRA- -Transition Services Transition Services Jeffery Allen, M.S., CRC Assistant Director of Transition Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational Rehabilitation What is VR? Transition Pre-Employment Transition Services VR Transition Services General Who do we serve? Demographics Goals Referral Sources
Intent of the Journey Intent of the Journey #1 #1 Competitive Integrated Employment Other VR Services (For eligible students) Pre-ETS (For potentially eligible and eligible students)
Pre Pre- -Employment Transition Employment Transition Services (Pre Services (Pre- -ETS) What are Pre-ETS? Pre-ETS represent the earliest set of services available for students with disabilities under the VR program ETS) #1 #1 They are short-term in nature, and are designed to help students identify career interests that may be further explored through individualized Vocational Rehabilitation services. The goal of both Pre-ETS and individualized Vocational Rehabilitation services is assisting individuals with disabilities to prepare for and achieve competitive integrated employment.
Pre Pre- -Employment Transition Employment Transition Services (Pre Services (Pre- -ETS) ETS) #2 #2 Job exploration counseling-Discussion and activities on job opportunities intended to foster motivation and informed decision-making Workplace readiness training-Development activities on social and other soft skills that are necessary for employment and independent living Work-based learning experiences-Placing student in workplaces to help them connect school experiences to future career opportunities Post-secondary education counseling-Discussion and activities regarding college and other post-secondary opportunities Instruction in self-advocacy-Activities to improve abilities to communicate, negotiate, and assert one s interests and desires
Pre Pre- -Employment Transition Employment Transition Services (Pre Services (Pre- -ETS) ETS) #3 #3 Services can be provided in small groups or individually. Services are individualized based on the student s interest and transition goals. Services are a currently being offer virtually: Virtual Job Shadow Providers can also offer virtual Pre-ETS
Pre Pre- -Employment Transition Employment Transition Services (Pre Services (Pre- -ETS) ETS) #4 #4 None of the provisions mandate that all five Pre-ETS activities be provided to each student with a disability. There is no requirement that any one type of Pre-ETS precede another type. There is no requirement that a person receive a prescribed number of Pre-ETS.
Process for beginning Pre Process for beginning Pre- -ETS Services Services ETS VR Receives completed Parental Permission Form (PPF) and begins case VR Obtains a copy of the IEP/504/Disability Documentation and case is updated to reflect SWD able to receive Pre-ETS. VR Begins coordinating with Pre-ETS approved Vendors/Providers and Providing direct Pre-ETS Services to students.
Intent of the Journey Intent of the Journey #2 #2 Competitive Integrated Employment Other VR Services (For eligible students) Pre-ETS (For potentially eligible and eligible students)
Transition to Work Transition to Work Community Work Adjustment On-the-job training Job search/placement Job coaching Supported employment Customized supported employment
Transition to College Transition to College Degree or Diploma Programs Degree or Diploma Programs Necessary in order to reach their Vocational Goal: Objectives Support Needs/Services Measureable Skill Gains (progress monitoring) Credential Attainment Funding Options
Transition to Inclusive Post Transition to Inclusive Post- - Secondary Education Secondary Education What is IPSE/CTP? Which colleges have the programs? www.thinkcollege.net Georgia has 9 this year Important Considerations Reasonable, Necessary & Appropriate Guardianship Housing Financial Barriers If approved, VR support of up to $3000 in fees for work preparation training may be paid to the program. Eligible for federal financial aid?
Transition to Residential Transition to Residential Vocational Training Vocational Training Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation Cave Spring Rehabilitation Center
www.gvs.georgia.gov Jeff.allen@gvs.ga.gov
