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2 Year Modification

Plan: Washington PYs 2022-2023 (Mod)
Combined Plan C

Section: Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Combined or General)

Narrative: i. 3. B.

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  • Program-Specific Requirements for Vocational Rehabilitation (Combined or General)

    The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Portion of the Unified or Combined State Plan [13] must include the following descriptions and estimates, as required by section 101(a) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by title IV of WIOA:

    __________

    [13] Sec. 102(b)(2)(D)(iii) of WIOA

    • i. Comprehensive System of Personnel Development; Data System on Personnel and Personnel Development

      Describe the designated State agency's procedures and activities to establish and maintain a comprehensive system of personnel development designed to ensure an adequate supply of qualified State rehabilitation professional and paraprofessional personnel for the designated State unit, including the following:

      • 3. Personnel Standards

        Describe the State agency's policies and procedures for the establishment and maintenance of personnel standards consistent with section 101(a)(7)(B) to ensure that designated State unit professional and paraprofessional personnel are adequately trained and prepared, including:

i. 3. B. The establishment and maintenance of education and experience requirements, in accordance with section 101(a)(7)(B)(ii) of the Rehabilitation Act, to ensure that the personnel have a 21st century understanding of the evolving labor force and the needs of individuals with disabilities.

View corresponding narrative from PYs 2020-2023

Current Narrative:

Staff Development - 21st Century Education & Experience

DSHS/DVR specifications for the VRC classification series are as follows:

VRC1 – “In-training” classification that requires incumbents to have at least one year of experience and obtain a Master’s degree within two years of hire.

VRC2 – “In-training” classification that requires incumbents to have a Master’s degree with less than three years of experience.

VRC3 – “Journey” classification that requires incumbents to have a Master’s degree with at least three years of experience.

VRC4 – “Lead” classification that requires incumbents to have a Master’s degree with at least four years of experience.

DSHS/DVR completes an annual Performance and Development Plan (PDP) with each employee that covers the period September 1 to August 31. The PDP is a standard State of Washington tool used to evaluate job performance and emphasize individualized staff development needs. Specific development needs identified for each employee are to be addressed in the following year. In addition to determining individual training needs, DSHS/DVR compiles results to plan overall training and developmental priorities conducted staff-wide. While specific priorities evolve year-to-year, DSHS/DVR consistently addresses vocational assessment, counseling and guidance, vocational planning, job placement, as well as assistive and rehabilitation technology. New and ongoing training and continuous improvement activities specifically target the development of staff competencies using labor market and industry sector data.