Vocational Rehabilitation offered at Washington State Department of Labor & Industries in Sequim
Offers vocational rehabilitation services to qualified injured workers. Application must be obtained from hospital/doctor's office where treatment is first administered. Must be filed within one year from date of injury.
Helps workers injured on the job return to work.
Reimburses employers for some of their costs if they can provide temporary light-duty jobs for injured workers while they heal.
Provides a vocational counselor to help identify return to work options, including job modifications.
If no return-to-work options are appropriate, the counselor will help develop a vocational plan to train the worker for new work.
The vocational plan will include paid vocational training as well as time-loss compensation and medical benefits.
Vocational Rehabilitation offered at Washington State Department of Labor & Industries in Yakima
Offers vocational rehabilitation services to qualified injured workers. Application must be obtained from hospital/doctor's office where treatment is first administered. Must be filed within one year from date of injury.
Helps workers injured on the job return to work.
Reimburses employers for some of their costs if they can provide temporary light-duty jobs for injured workers while they heal.
Provides a vocational counselor to help identify return to work options, including job modifications.
If no return-to-work options are appropriate, the counselor will help develop a vocational plan to train the worker for new work.
The vocational plan will include paid vocational training as well as time-loss compensation and medical benefits.
Adult Vocational Rehabilitation/Career Services offered at Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Lacey
Assists those who are blind or have low vision in exploring a wide range of possibilities for employment. Helps find the right combination of assistive technology devices and accommodations so they can get or keep a job. Serves south Puget Sound and the Peninsula.
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) works with individuals who are Blind, Deaf-Blind, or Low Vision so they can flourish in their homes, communities, and workplaces. DSB provides skills, training, and support to people of all ages to help them achieve educational, employment, or independent living goals. If you have a vision impairment that makes employment hard for you, you may be eligible for services to help you prepare for, obtain, maintain or advance in a job. Our training often covers:
Skills for adapting to vision loss
Orientation and mobility
Assistive technology
Job-seeking skills
Talking about your disability in the workplace
Employer expectations
Communication and problem-solving
Adult Vocational Rehabilitation/Career Services offered by Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Seattle
Assists those who are blind or have low vision in exploring a wide range of possibilities for employment. Helps find the right combination of assistive technology devices and accommodations so they can get or keep a job.
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) works with individuals who are Blind, Deaf-Blind, or Low Vision so they can flourish in their homes, communities, and workplaces. DSB provides skills, training, and support to people of all ages to help them achieve educational, employment, or independent living goals. If you have a vision impairment that makes employment hard for you, you may be eligible for services to help you prepare for, obtain, maintain or advance in a job. Our training often covers:
Skills for adapting to vision loss
Orientation and mobility
Assistive technology
Job-seeking skills
Talking about your disability in the workplace
Employer expectations
Communication and problem-solving
Support Services offered at HERO House NW in Seattle
Offers pre-employment and employment day programs for adults in the Seattle area living with mental illness. Members work with staff to develop work skills, self-confidence and strengths. Also provides an extensive social program.
Offers support services for adults living with mental illness. Offers pre-employment day program where members work side-by-side with staff to develop work skills, self-confidence, strengths and talents. Technology and equipment is available for members to learn and work on. Provides a commercial kitchen where members prepare meals available to members and staff for a small fee.
Members can also apply for employment in the community through the programs of HERO House NW. There are three different programs of employment including:
-Transitional Employment Program (part-time, time-limited for members just entering or returning to paid employment; includes on-site support, training and coverage)
-Supported Employment Program (time unlimited, paid positions in the community with on-site supports and training provided by HERO House NW.
-Independent Employment Program (where members work in competitive positions independently of HERO House NW) and HERO House NW employment supports.
HERO House NW Programs also provides an extensive social program where members join together for picnics, bingo, museum tours, festivals, sports and games.
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in North Seattle
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Mount Vernon
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Spokane
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Vocational Rehabilitation offered at Washington State Department of Labor & Industries in Spokane
Offers vocational rehabilitation services to qualified injured workers. Application must be obtained from hospital/doctor's office where treatment is first administered. Must be filed within one year from date of injury.
Helps workers injured on the job return to work.
Reimburses employers for some of their costs if they can provide temporary light-duty jobs for injured workers while they heal.
Provides a vocational counselor to help identify return to work options, including job modifications.
If no return-to-work options are appropriate, the counselor will help develop a vocational plan to train the worker for new work.
The vocational plan will include paid vocational training as well as time-loss compensation and medical benefits.
Vocational Rehabilitation offered at Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Headquarters
Offers vocational rehabilitation services to qualified injured workers. Application must be obtained from hospital/doctor's office where treatment is first administered. Must be filed within one year from date of injury.
Helps workers injured on the job return to work.
Reimburses employers for some of their costs if they can provide temporary light-duty jobs for injured workers while they heal.
Provides a vocational counselor to help identify return to work options, including job modifications.
If no return-to-work options are appropriate, the counselor will help develop a vocational plan to train the worker for new work.
The vocational plan will include paid vocational training as well as time-loss compensation and medical benefits.
Helps adults with disabilities obtain employment in the community. Employment counselors assist with transportation, personal care, assistive technology, workplace support and long-term career goals.
Supports adults and young adults with disabilities in securing and maintaining competitive employment in the community.
Services provided include a vocational profile, work ability assessment, job development, job placement and on-the-job training.
Employment counselors assist with transportation, personal care, assistive technology, workplace support and long-term career goals.
Serves as an Alternate Provider to DSHS - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for job search assistance for people with disabilities.
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Omak
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Vocational Rehabilitation offered at Washington State Department of Labor & Industries in Mount Vernon
Offers vocational rehabilitation services to qualified injured workers. Application must be obtained from hospital/doctor's office where treatment is first administered. Must be filed within one year from date of injury.
Helps workers injured on the job return to work.
Reimburses employers for some of their costs if they can provide temporary light-duty jobs for injured workers while they heal.
Provides a vocational counselor to help identify return to work options, including job modifications.
If no return-to-work options are appropriate, the counselor will help develop a vocational plan to train the worker for new work.
The vocational plan will include paid vocational training as well as time-loss compensation and medical benefits.
Job Training and Employment Opportunities for Adults with Disabilities offered at Peninsula Services
Provides an individualized vocational program for disabled adults that may include work training, vocational counseling, interview preparation, resume assistance, job coaching, budgeting, and employment opportunities.
Peninsula Services is a non-profit United Way funded agency that works to train and find employment for persons with disabilities. Most participants are referred to our services by other organizations such as DVR, DDD or DSHS and most recently DSB, and there are no fees charged to the individual.
Offers an array of comprehensive rehabilitative and supportive programs that are based on the belief that persons with disabilities grow and develop as do all persons; that persons with disabilities can work and want to work; and they should be provided with support that accentuates the individual's talents, choice, respect and dignity in pursuing life options.
Training opportunities include All Shred document destruction with mobile shredding truck that can pick up throughout the county, Grounds Maintenance at sites throughout Naval Base Kitsap, and the agency-run Servmart Supply Stores in Bremerton and Oak Harbor, and training at other community sites as well.
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Port Townsend
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Work Skills Training offered at Orion Industries in Auburn
Provides work skills training at a manufacturing site for persons with disabilities in vocational rehabilitation.
Participants rotate through work centers which may include a variety of work that is performed sitting or standing. Participants gain information on attendance and punctuality, motivation, communication, getting along with others, ability to accept feedback, ability to take responsibility, work ethic, ability to retain instructions, work quality, productivity, and personal appearance. Participants will be connected to a mentor and counselor to assist them through the progression of their training. Participants are paid minimum wage while in training. Specialists will assist participants with job placement and continue follow-up for three months after training has ended.
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Republic
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Toppenish
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Centralia
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Vocational Rehabilitation offered at Washington State Department of Labor & Industries in Aberdeen
Offers vocational rehabilitation services to qualified injured workers. Application must be obtained from hospital/doctor's office where treatment is first administered. Must be filed within one year from date of injury.
Helps workers injured on the job return to work.
Reimburses employers for some of their costs if they can provide temporary light-duty jobs for injured workers while they heal.
Provides a vocational counselor to help identify return to work options, including job modifications.
If no return-to-work options are appropriate, the counselor will help develop a vocational plan to train the worker for new work.
The vocational plan will include paid vocational training as well as time-loss compensation and medical benefits.
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Bellingham
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Kelso
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Wenatchee
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Vocational Rehabilitation offered at Washington State Department of Labor & Industries in Pullman
Offers vocational rehabilitation services to qualified injured workers. Application must be obtained from hospital/doctor's office where treatment is first administered. Must be filed within one year from date of injury.
Helps workers injured on the job return to work.
Reimburses employers for some of their costs if they can provide temporary light-duty jobs for injured workers while they heal.
Provides a vocational counselor to help identify return to work options, including job modifications.
If no return-to-work options are appropriate, the counselor will help develop a vocational plan to train the worker for new work.
The vocational plan will include paid vocational training as well as time-loss compensation and medical benefits.