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Vocational Rehabilitation
Overview
Oregon's Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (OVRS) assists
Oregonians with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and independence.
Services include:
- Vocational Counseling and Guidance
- Evaluation
- Physical Restoration
- Vocational and other training services
- Information and referral
- Job Development and Job Search Assistance
OVRS is a state and federally funded program that works in partnership with
the community and with business to develop employment opportunities for people
who have disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation programs are custom-designed
for each individual.
In support of our mission and vision, we subscribe to the following values:
Client values:
- People with disabilities achieve independence.
- Clients are full partners in decisions regarding their rehabilitation
services.
- Clients share responsibility for their progress and success.
- Clients can expect services to be delivered in a timely manner.
Employee values:
- Employees are OVRS' most important resource in the accomplishment of the
mission and goals of the organization.
- All employees are stewards of the public trust.
- Employee development and training is critical.
- Employees will reflect the diversity of the people we serve.
Organizational values:
- The OVRS' planning and decision-making process will include meaningful
involvement with clients, employees and other community partners.
- Responsibility and authority for the delivery of services will be established
at the most practical level.
- Decisions are directed toward achieving the agency mission, vision and
goals.
- Leadership will be provided to serve the maximum number of people with
disabilities within available resources.
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