Working in Partnership with DVR

If you are eligible for DVR services, you will be working in a very important partnership with your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) and a team of rehabilitation professionals to reach the goal of employment.

The role of the DVR team is:

• To gather data and work with you in evaluating the pros and cons of different vocational options.
• To provide you professional vocational rehabilitation counseling that helps you decide upon a vocational goal and become employed.
• To give you support and honest feedback.

Your role in the partnership is:

• To actively participate through the rehabilitation process.
• To use the information gathered throughout the rehabilitation process to make decisions that will lead to your employment.
• To develop and carry out a rehabilitation plan that will successfully lead you to employment.

We encourage you to involve family members or other important people in your life to help you plan and achieve your goal of employment. You may invite them to participate in the rehabilitation process at any time.

Our goal is to assist you so you can obtain employment. We will provide information and resources so that you can make informed choices about work and the options available to you. To make the most of the DVR program, you should:

• Build and maintain a close relationship with your DVR counselor.
• Keep all scheduled appointments.
• Follow through with activities or agreements that you make.
• Notify your DVR counselor of any change that may affect your plan.

Your participation and motivation are key to your success.