Admissions Process

Referrals for Roosevelt Warm Springs and Cave Spring Center programs and services are completed and submitted by the student's local Vocational Rehabilitation Field Counselor. If the student does not currently receive support from their Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, they must have an application completed on their behalf. 

  • To access Vocational Rehabilitation services, the following steps must be taken:
    • School representatives can refer students to their regional Vocational Rehabilitation office.
    • Some school districts have agreements with their local vocational rehabilitation office, allowing Vocational Rehabilitation School Transition Counselors to access identified students while they are still in school. These Vocational Rehabilitation Field Counselors collaborate with school personnel and students to complete the application so that the student receives vocational rehabilitation support.
    • Schools without these agreements may refer students to their local Vocational Rehabilitation Unit and invite a Vocational Rehabilitation Field Counselor to the schools to meet with the students to complete this process.
  • If eligible, the student will need to complete a Needs Assessment to specify the following:

    The Vocational Rehabilitation Field Counselor

    The Vocational Rehabilitation Field Counselor will receive the student's vocational rehabilitation application through the school's referral and determine the student's eligibility and whether they meet the criteria for vocational rehabilitation services. If eligible, the student will need to complete a Needs Assessment to specify the following:

    • Student's impediments to employment 
    • The student's individualized services plan will support the student's development toward employment and students who submit referrals for the appropriate services, including RWS/Cave Spring Center, if deemed appropriate.
  • Application Process

    Steps to take to pursue admission to Roosevelt Warm Springs and Cave Spring Center Vocational Services:

    • If a candidate is not receiving services from vocational rehabilitation, the application must be completed and submitted to their local Vocational Rehabilitation office. RWS VR program is a service provider for vocational rehabilitation services, and candidates must qualify for VR Services to qualify for RWS admission.
    • If the candidate's Vocational Rehabilitation Field Counselor agrees that RWS is the best training option, the Vocational Rehabilitation Field Counselor will complete and submit a referral for RWS/Cave Spring Center services.
    • Program candidates should not send documents directly to Roosevelt Warm Springs and/or Cave Spring Center unless directed to do so by the Admissions Office. All required documentation should be sent to RWS/Cave Spring Center by the candidate's Vocational Rehabilitation Field Counselor.