Vocational Rehabilitation - Pocatello

The Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation operates as a State of Idaho agency under the Idaho State Board of Education, focusing primarily on employment. It offers tailored vocational guidance and counseling, along with additional services to help individuals with disabilities make informed career choices and secure employment. The Division oversees two key programs: the Renal Disease Program and the Vocational Rehabilitation Program. The Renal Disease Program includes: 1. A state-funded medical assistance initiative that manages the medical and financial needs of clients with end-stage renal disease, taking into account their ability to pay for services when determining eligibility. 2. A program for kidney patients who are able to work, facilitated through the Vocational Rehabilitation Program. For individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, VR collaborates with the Department of Health and Welfare's Mental Health Program to deliver services aimed at helping them work within the community, utilizing a team approach with Assertive Community Action (ACT) teams established statewide. VR also supports students with disabilities in their transition from school to employment, maintaining partnerships with schools across the state to assist those in need. Students can apply for services directly with a school referral, provided they meet the eligibility criteria for vocational rehabilitation. Additionally, VR is dedicated to aiding migrant seasonal farm workers with disabilities who can no longer perform their usual jobs or require support to continue their migrant work. Furthermore, VR has developed a proactive program to assist inmates with disabilities in reintegrating into the community, working collaboratively with the Department of Probation and Parole and medical professionals to facilitate their return to the workforce. The Division has achieved a notable success rate in rehabilitating individuals, resulting in reduced institutional costs and benefits for the community. Anyone with a disability that hinders their ability to work is eligible to apply. Languages offered include English.

Intake Procedure: To begin the process, individuals should reach out to any Regional or Sub-Regional Office and request an appointment with a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.