Vocational and Educational Support Program (VESP) c/o Rehabilitation Support Services (RSS)

About

Provides vocational training, assists individuals with psychiatric disabilities in identifying and pursuing employment goals, including transitional employment, supported employment and competitive employment with job coaching options. Assistance with readiness evaluation, barrier identification, work readiness skills training, job search, resume writing, benefits counseling etc.

Services Provided

Employment

• Paid employment (e.g., competitive integrated employment, supported employment)
• Work experience (e.g., vocational training programs, employment training programs, internships, volunteer)
• Skill development (e.g., technology, employability skills, pre-employment transition services)
• Career development (e.g., career counseling, job club, mentor)
• On-the-job training and support (e.g., job coach, assistive technology, supported employment)
• Youth and adult employment programs

Independent/Community Living

• Housing/Residential services (e.g., apartment, low-income housing, supported apartments, groups homes, intermediate care facility, community residence, treatment facility)
• Financial assistance (e.g., public assistance, financial literacy, social security benefits)
• Transportation (e.g., public transportation, driving instruction, vehicle modification, medical appointments)

Healthcare

• Health specialists serving youth with disabilities (e.g., developmental pediatrician, occupational therapist, physical therapist, behavioral support, speech therapy, clinical evaluation, dentistry, music therapy, health insurance navigators)

Family Supports

• Evaluations (e.g., psychological, neurological, assistive technology, developmental)

Education/Training

• Vocational training programs

Supported Age Ranges

• School age (5-18)
• Young adult (18+)

Counties Served

• OTSEGO