This track is targeted to Veterans who have limited access to traditional employment, need flexible work schedules, or need a more accommodating work environment due to their disabling conditions or other life circumstances. This track is for Veterans who are not currently able to work due to the effects of their disability, and services are needed to improve their independence in daily living.
In some cases, a Veteran may require additional education or training to become employable. A subsistence allowance is paid each month during training and is based on the rate of attendance full-time or part-time , the number of dependents, and the type of training. See Chart on Page Active-duty Servicemembers are not eligible for subsistence allowance until after release from active duty.
As the Veterans progress through training, the employers begin to pay more of the salary until the Veterans reach journeyman level and the employers are paying the entire salary. Employers are also eligible for a federal tax credit for hiring an individual who participated in a vocational rehabilitation program.
The NPWE program provides eligible Veterans the opportunity to obtain training and practical job experience concurrently. This program is ideal for Veterans or Servicemembers who have a clearly established career goal, and who learn easily in a hands-on environment. This program is also well suited for Veterans who are having difficulties obtaining employment due to lack of work experience.
Am I eligible for vocational rehabilitation services if I can only work part-time? Vocational rehabilitation based on part-time work restrictions is considered on a case by case basis. What can I do? Any claims or medical issues should be discussed with your Longshore Claims Examiner. Visit the Contact Us section of our website for the phone number of your district office.
Who pays the cost for vocational rehabilitation services? Vocational rehabilitation services are FREE to the injured worker. Costs are covered by the Longshore Special Fund.
How does an injured worker obtain vocational rehabilitation services? You, or your attorney, may ask for services by contacting the Longshore Claims Examiner in your district office. For a list of phone numbers, visit the Contact Us section of our website. Also, your employer or insurance carrier, may refer you for vocational rehabilitation if you will be unable to return to your previous job due to your work injury. If I don't participate when vocational rehabilitation services are first offered, can I ask at a later date?
As long as you are still eligible to receive services see question 4 , you may inquire again at a later date. Will I be required to participate in DOL sponsored vocational rehabilitation? Participation in DOL sponsored vocational rehabilitation in the Longshore program is entirely voluntary. You, in coordination with your vocational rehabilitation counselor, will explore realistic career goals in your local labor market within your medical restrictions based on results of vocational testing, your work history, etc.
Apply for Vocational Rehabilitation On-line. To apply for Vocational Rehabilitation Services Word. The more flexible you can be, the more likely you are to find a job. You and your VR counselor need to work together to develop a plan that will lead to a job.
VR will consider any service you need to achieve the agreed upon vocational goal. VR will help you explore different career opportunities by finding out your interests and aptitudes. As you identify careers, VR can provide information about the skills and training you need. VR has labor market information to help you see what type of work is available. The job opportunities may include direct placement in a position or even helping the individual to become self-employed.
The counselor also helps the veteran or service member to identify various resources that can help the individual to find a job. This may be various online job sites that a resume can be posted on or those to help improve current job skills. Once a reasonable goal is established, the veterans and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor work together to develop a rehabilitation plan.
A rehabilitation plan is an individualized, written plan of services, which outlines the resources and criteria that will be used to achieve employment or independent living goals. Depending on their circumstances, Veterans will work with their Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to select one of the following five tracks of services see definitions for more detail :. One consistent error veterans fall into frequently is signing a rehabilitation plan they do not agree with or one that is pushed onto them by a counselor.
If you do not understand or agree with the plan, do not sign it. This is no different than a contract for services with any service provider in any scenario in the real world; once the rehabilitation plan is signed, you do not get a redo. Instead, you can request to change the plan later, but changing the plan is marked by pitfalls and difficulties. So, it is vital to get it right the first time. The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor or case manager will provide ongoing counseling, assistance, and coordinate services such as tutorial assistance, training in job-seeking skills, medical and dental referrals, adjustment counseling, payment of training allowance, if applicable, and other services as required to help the Veteran achieve rehabilitation.
Said a different way, once the veteran is placed in a job role or starts continuing education, the counselor stays with through the entire process.
This includes checking in with the individual periodically to see how he or she is progressing and seeing if additional resources need to be brought in. Vocational rehabilitation can help the active service member or veteran with a disability to find the necessary resources to get started on a new career path. Taking an active part in the process helps the veteran to get the most out of this opportunity. For a single veteran without dependents, the difference for someone in Minneapolis is:.
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