Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors Needed Do you have your master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and enjoy helping others? If yes, have you applied at ORS?If you would like to work here, go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rhodeisland and "Search" for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor positions that are currently available.
Frequently Asked Questions From Employers Who pays for your services? Vocational rehabilitation (VR) is funded through federal and state tax dollars. There is no out-of-pocket expense to an employer or to the consumer for our services. Do your consumers need extra training to do the job? Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) consumers go through various evaluation activities and career planning to determine their strengths prior to beginning their job searches. Based on their previous experiences and their current abilities, VR tries to make sure that the job for which they apply is a job that they are able to perform. Does VR provide job coaching? Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors are available to assist with minor issues that may come up on the job. If a job coach is required, VR will assist with that service. If an employee can't do the job for which they are hired, and I let them go, is my company subject to any type of action against it? No. Any employee hired through the VR program is expected to meet the same standards as an employee hired through any other resource. How can VR help me to keep current employees? ORS staff is available to assist with worksite modifications, counseling, and support while on the job to allow your employees to maintain their job. Who do I contact to find employees for my open positions? Michael Montanaro, Assistant Administrator - Vendor Affairs/Workforce Development, at 401.787.0564 or via email at michael.montanaro@ors.ri.gov.