A Solution to Personnel Shortages in the Florida Public Vocational Rehabilitation System (2021-2025)

2021

The primary focus of this proposal is the recruitment and sponsorship of exceptional graduate students who, through the program, will be trained to become highly qualified rehabilitation counselors who are uniquely prepared to respond to personnel shortages within the public vocational rehabilitation (VR) system. Aim 1: Recruit a minimum of 25 scholars (5 annually), with outreach to underserved groups*, to increase the number of competent rehabilitation professionals available to work in the VR system. Aim 2: Provide quality training based on the recommendations of researchers and evidence-based practices in the field to promote competitive, integrated employment outcomes for VR consumers. Aim 3: Provide targeted training on CE strategies designed to identify the interests and talents of job seekers and to negotiate career placements in competitive, integrated settings. Aim 4: Enhance collaborative relationships with VR, community-based providers, employers, and other stakeholders to promote a more efficient, effective, and seamless system.

rehabilitation mental health counseling vocational services

Training Trainees, Continuing Education/Community Training

Quality Assurance

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees)

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances

State

Federal

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