Opportunities for Youth
Central Oregon Community College Preview Day | Bend
April 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register by April 10. Learn more about COCC by taking mini classes with staff and faculty, meeting current college students, touring campus and more. Register for COCC Preview Day.
Careers in Year 2024 | Medford
April 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Careers in Gear is a one-of-a-kind annual career expo and job fair for youth in the Rogue Valley who are moving into the workforce after school.
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
Provider Matters with VR and OCB community of practice kicks off May 21
Contracted providers of VR and Oregon Commission for the Blind are invited the first in a series of virtual, drop-in sessions on May 21 from 9 to 10 a.m. Hosted by the workforce teams of Vocational Rehabilitation, Provider Matters with VR and OCB is a community of practice-style collaboration to build community and share opportunities, successes and business engagement strategies. Dates for upcoming sessions will also be discussed.
Accommodations are available upon request. Please email kim.a.copeland@odhs.oregon.com and morgan.rincon@ocb.oregon.com at least five working days in advance of the event with a description of the requested accommodation and your contact information.
Washington County Partner Resource Fair
Providers serving Washington County families and residents are invited to attend this resource fair to share information on their services with other community partners and organizations. This is an opportunity to learn about other services and restock your resource files. This event is not open to community members.
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When: May 2, 8:30 to 11 a.m.
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Where: Health Education Center at OHSU Hillsboro Medical Center, 334 SE 8th Ave.
- RSVP by April 28
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!
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 on:
New and updated policies added to VR Policy Manual
The VR policy manual has been updated and can be found on the Vocational Rehabilitation Rules and Regulations web page.
New policy
Policy adoption process (page 2)
This policy describes the process for VR to adopt new policy. Policy may be added or amended for a variety of reasons. The policy discusses what drives policy additions or changes, priority and timing of change, and the workflow that assures review before implementation.
Updated policies
Vendors, purchasing and payment (page 337)
Expungement, set asides or dismissal fees and other related expenses to remove previous arrest, charge, conviction, or past legal action cannot be paid by VR.
File closure – unable to benefit (page 147)
As an Employment First State, Oregon VR believes that all individuals are able to gain, maintain and retain employment and advance in their careers with the appropriate supports. However, the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) requires that the Program address the process of closing an individual as “unable to benefit” in policy. References to the former term “too severe to benefit” are replaced with “unable to benefit.”
Requirement to obtain an individual’s Social Security Number (page 56)
Individuals applying for Vocational Rehabilitation are expected to share their Social Security Number (SSN) with the program.
If an applicant consents, the VR counselor may help the individual navigate the steps to create an account. VR may assist the individual to apply for an SSN, as appropriate.
Other changes to the policy manual
The format of the policy manual has been updated to more consistently meet ODHS style requirements.
Questions, comments or suggestions?
If you have questions, comments or suggestions, please contact: VR.Policy@odhsoha.oregon.gov.
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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