Opportunities for Youth
Career Technical Education Showcase | Clackamas
April 9, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Attendees will be able network and learn about different career pathways, educational programs, resources and opportunities for further learning at Clackamas Community College.
Online Pharmacy Clerk Training Program | Statewide
Youth ages 15 to 21 who are living with a documented disability and are enrolled in an Oregon-based school program are invited to request Pre-ETS services for this online pharmacy clerk training program. Summer work experiences begin as early as May 2024.
Eastern Oregon WORKS internship | Union and Umatilla Counties
Applications due May 10. Eastern Oregon WORKS is a paid internship program that creates opportunities for youth ages 16 and up to experience industries of interest with support from workshops, mentors, WorkSource Oregon partners, coordinators and community members.
Opportunities for Providers
Register now for VR Spring Regional Training
VR staff, contracted providers and community partners will come together to learn best practices from VR staff and national subject matter experts. You'll be able to choose from multiple breakout sessions. Register on Event Squid by following the links below.
Save the date for VR In-Service
VR In-Service will be Aug. 21 – 22 in the Salem area. The exact location is being finalized. Contracted providers and community partners are invited!
Register now for Introduction to Supported Employment
Join Treasure Valley Community College's new pilot course, Introduction to Supported Employment. This free course explores the history and basic knowledge of the scope of practice for job coaches and others who support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Lunch & Learn for Business scheduled April 16 on Zoom
Disability at Work: Myths and Misconceptions, Part 2
Join VR and Oregon Commission for the Blind for the April Lunch & Learn for Business event. We're welcoming a special guest presenter, a Senior HR manager for a global supplier of semiconductors, to share myth busting experiences from her professional and personal standpoint.
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Who: Lunch & Learn for Business is designed for human resource professionals, hiring managers, recruiters and employees committed to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in their workplace. Please invite your colleagues by sharing the event flyer!
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When: Tuesday, April 16, 12 to 1 p.m. Pacific
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Where: Virtual on Zoom
- Register for April 16 Lunch and Learn for Business
- Event flyer
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
VR Counselor Specialist Dan Franks is offering a virtual Introduction to Motivational Interviewing training on Zoom. Motivational Interviewing is a particular way of talking with people about change and growth in a way to strengthen personal motivation and commitment.
- April 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific
- Oct. 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific
Register for Intro to Motivational Interviewing in Workday Learning
Understanding SSA Benefits and Employment training
The Work Incentives Network will be hosting quarterly two-part sessions of its “Understanding SSA Benefits and Employment” training series. This six-hour course is delivered virtually over two mornings and is scheduled to take place on March 26-27, May 21-22, July 30-31, and November 5-6.
ICAP Job Search Supports training series
The final of four free webinars is open for anyone who supports students enrolled in the Inclusive Career Advancement Program (ICAP).
Session 4: Roles and Responsibilities Expectations Review
Financial Empowerment 101
The Technical Assistance Center for Quality Employment is offering Financial Empowerment 101 on demand. Explore the complex relationship between disability and poverty and gain insight into the disproportionate impact of economic disparities have on individuals with disabilities. Attendees will be equipped with accessible tools and practical resources for navigating the challenges at the intersection of disability and poverty.
Program news
VR is hiring an East Portland branch manager
We are recruiting a dynamic aspiring leader for the position of Vocational Rehabilitation Branch Manager (Rehabilitation Counseling Supervisor 2) at our East Portland VR Office.
We are seeking candidates who are passionate about assisting Oregonians who experience disabilities from a person-centered and strengths-based approach. Apply through Workday by March 25. Please pass this announcement along to your networks!
Take ODHS Rebranding Survey
ODHS Communications wants to hear from you as it embarks in a project to rebrand the agency, which includes the VR program. Please take this 10 minute survey by March 20.
Your insights will help create a brand that resonates with ODHS staff, contracted providers and clients. Developing a strong brand is crucial to help us create strong relationships and trust with the people we serve. Your participation is necessary in helping us achieve these goals. Join us in making this change!
What is rebranding?
Have you ever seen a logo or heard a catchphrase and immediately connected it to an organization or brand? Did it evoke a feeling, either negatively or positively? That is the effect of branding, or rebranding. Rebranding is a project ODHS has recently started.
Our work at ODHS is delivering human services and helping people and families build well-being which strengthens communities. Building an accessible brand is essential for establishing strong connections and trust with the people and families we serve. As a contractor or contracted provider for ODHS, we care about your opinion and would love your help in shaping the brand with us, together.
Why now?
Our goal is to shape a brand that aligns with the core values of ODHS, emphasizing inclusivity, equity, well-being and service.
Our brand has not changed since it was introduced in 2021. It's time for an update that reflects the extensive work and changes ODHS has undertaken since this time.
The similarity in names between the federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Oregon DHS has caused confusion. This confusion has raised concerns and led individuals who are eligible for benefits and assistance to avoid connecting with ODHS, negatively impacting our community.
The Oregon legislature acknowledged this need for rebranding and funded the effort as part of an equity package. After an active request for proposals in 2023, Lara Media Services was chosen to be the ODHS partner for the effort due to their significant involvement in community initiatives. The next phase will begin in summer, as Lara Media begins doing external and community-focused work. This approach ensures our brand resonates with ODHS values and reflects them in a meaningful way.
Thank you for your participation in this effort!
– ODHS Communications Team
Job Placement Services Contract Training (JPSCT)
Here is a list of upcoming trainings. If you have questions, please contact VR Training at VR.Training@odhsoha.oregon.gov.
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