scholarly journals Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) funding of job development and placement services: Implications for rural reach

2019 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 313-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Ipsen ◽  
Rebecca Goe ◽  
Stacey Bliss
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Placement Services ◽  
Job Development

Preferred Qualities of Community Rehabilitation Providers in State Vocational Rehabilitation

2015 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley A. Kaseroff ◽  
Allison R. Fleming ◽  
Garrett E. Huck ◽  
Brian N. Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Interpersonal Skills ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Consensual Qualitative Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Professional Skills ◽  
Community Rehabilitation ◽  
Placement Services

Objective:State vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies rely heavily on community rehabilitation providers (CRPs) for placement services. However, little has been published on what CRP qualities are most sought after by state VR staff. The purpose of this article is to explore the abilities and skills that VR staff prefer and seek in the CRPs with whom they contract.Research Design:A Modified Consensual Qualitative Research (CQR-M) approach was used to assess specific qualities state VR staff look for when selecting a community rehabilitation provider. Thirty-five counselors, supervisors, and administrators participated in semi-structured interviews to provide their perspectives of these desired attributes.Results:The results revealed four overarching domains of desired qualities including: professional skills, interpersonal skills, personality attributes, and knowledge. Categories in each domain further specify state VR staff preferences.Conclusions:Results support the need for standardized CRP training and certification to advance provider preparation and the counselor selection process.

Predictors of Competitive Employment of Adults With Deaf-Blindness Following Vocational Rehabilitation

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-159
Author(s):  
Ian Shadrick ◽  
Carol Etlen
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Job Search ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
Competitive Employment ◽  
Client Outcomes ◽  
Related Services ◽  
Rehabilitation Services Administration ◽  
Placement Services ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to examine employment outcomes for adult vocational rehabilitation clients with deaf-blindness. Specifically, this study examined the relationship between case service provisions, and competitive employment outcomes for individuals with deaf-blindness. The sample was obtained from Rehabilitation Services Administration Case Service Report (RSA-911) data and included 135 cases of individuals with deaf-blindness identified as their primary or secondary disability and whose cases were closed during the fiscal year 2016. The independent variables consisted of vocational rehabilitation case service-related variables. The dependent variable was attainment of competitive employment. Results indicated that three vocational rehabilitation case service variables were associated with client outcomes for those with deaf-blindness seeking and obtaining competitive employment. Implications for improving employment outcomes for clients with deaf-blindness include supporting postsecondary educational attainment opportunities, providing job placement services, and providing job search-related services. Implications for services provided by vocational rehabilitation agencies are discussed.

Industrial Relations: A Service-Oriented Approach to Job Development

1983 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 44-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard E. Garvin
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Industrial Relations ◽  
Business Community ◽  
State Agency ◽  
Service Oriented ◽  
Successful Employment ◽  
Or Organization ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Job Development

This paper reviews the industrial relations program of the Kentucky Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation. This program represents a serviceoriented approach to job development. It is based on the premise that the primary goal of vocational rehabilitation is to get work-ready individuals with handicaps into appropriate employment. To achieve this goal, the backing and support of business and industry is needed. One effective means of obtaining and maintaining this support is through the provision of essential cost-free services to the business community.This paper reviews the factors and assumptions that lead to the development of this program and discusses the cost-free consultant/educational and direct services offered to business and industry through the Industrial Relations Manager. Through this service-oriented program of job development, Kentucky Vocational Rehabilitation has been able to: (1) develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with business and industry across the state, (2) provide meaningful and cost-beneficial services that were not being provided by any other state agency or organization, (3) break-down many of the man-made barriers to successful employment of individuals with handicaps, (4) provide exceptional follow-along services, and (5) increase the rehabilitation success rate.

Vocational Rehabilitation: A Possible Route to Hearing-Device Funding

ASHA Leader ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-19
Author(s):  
Laura Smith-Olinde ◽  
Steven E. Boone
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Hearing Device
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