The Application Process

Referrals for RWS 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 VR, they must have an application completed on their behalf. To access VR services, the following steps must be taken:

School representative can refer student to their regional VR office.

Some school districts have agreements with their local VR office, allowing VR School Transition Counselors access to identified students while they are still in school. These Vocational Rehabilitation Field Counselors collaborate with the school personnel and student in completing the application for the student to receive VR support.

Schools without these agreements may refer students to their local VR Unit and invite an Vocational Rehabilitation Field Counselor to the schools to meet with the students to complete this process.

The Vocational Rehabilitation Field Counselor:

Receives the student’s VR application through the school’s referral;
Determines the eligibility of the student and whether they meet the criteria for VR services;
If eligible, completes a Needs Assessment to determine:
Student’s impediments to employment;
Student’s individualized plan of services that will support the student’s development towards employability; and
Submits referrals for the appropriate services, including RWS if deemed appropriate.

Service Provider (ex. RWS):

Receives student’s application from Vocational Rehabilitation Field Counselor;
Determines eligibility for services, based on that specific program’s admission criteria; and
If eligible, approves student for services.

Application Process

Steps to take to pursue admission to Roosevelt Warm Springs Vocational Services:

If candidate is not receiving services from VR, this application must be completed and submitted to their local Vocational Rehabilitation office. RWS VR program is a service provider for VR services and candidate 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 services.

Program candidates should not send documents to RWS directly unless directed to by the RWS Admissions Office. All required documentation should be sent to RWS by the candidate’s Vocational Rehabilitation Field Counselor.