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Provider Portal > Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency – DeKalb Vocational Rehabilitation Office

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency – DeKalb Vocational Rehabilitation Office

November 16, 2018

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency – DeKalb Vocational Rehabilitation Office

MISSION

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency seeks to maximize employment opportunities and independence for individuals with disabilities. The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency operates five integrated and interdependent statutory programs that share a primary goal – to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. The largest of the programs are Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program, Disability Adjudication Services, and the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation. Two other unique programs serve consumers with visual impairments: the Business Enterprise Program and Georgia Industries for the Blind.

POPULATIONS SERVED

Adult Population

  • Individuals with disabilities

Youth Population

  • Disabled, including learning disabilities

Languages Supported

  • English

Geography

  • DeKalb County

SERVICES PROVIDED

Job Search & Placement

  • Employment readiness counseling
  • Resume development
  • Job search coaching
  • Sponsoring job clubs or peer-to-peer networks
  • Placing participants in job shadowing opportunities
  • Placing participants in private sector jobs
  • Employment screening
  • Varied job search and placement services
  • Placing participants in apprenticeships
  • Referrals to training or training broker
  • Internships and co-ops

Post-employment Services

  • Career counseling
  • Career development services
  • Job performance coaching
  • Post-placement follow-up
  • Tax education
  • Financial planning education
  • Mentoring
  • Varied post-employment services

Supportive Services

  • Transportation assistance
  • Case management
  • Varied supportive services

Soft Skills Training

  • Dealing with diversity
  • How to dress
  • Personal hygiene
  • Customer service
  • Professional conduct
  • Time management
  • Varied soft skills training

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2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 120, Tucker, GA 30084

770-414-2600

https://gvs.georgia.gov/

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At the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, it is about the people we serve. Our goal is to make Georgia the very best State in the Union for persons with disabilities regarding employment and independence.


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