What is the role of the DVR Counselor?
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) counselor’s role is to provide information that will assist the district, student and family to plan effectively for post school employment, independent living or postsecondary education. Within two years prior to school exit, in-school youth who are likely to be eligible candidates for vocational rehabilitation should be referred to the Divison of Vocational Rehabilitation. The DVR counselor will then determine eligibility and coordinate vocational rehabilitation case planning (that will start services after school exit) with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) under which in-school transition services are provided. The purpose is to enable students eligible for vocational rehabilitation to transition smoothly to post school training and/or employment, building on the transition process initiated during the secondary education program. The employment goal and services indicated on should be consistent with the long-term goals and
