Our Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Values
- Facilitation of independence, integration, and inclusion of people with disabilities in employment and the community.
- Belief in the dignity and worth of all people.
- Commitment to a sense of equal justice based on a model of accommodation to provide and equalize the opportunities to participate in all rights and privileges available to all people; and a commitment to supporting persons with disabilities in advocacy activities to achieve this status and empower themselves.
- Emphasis on the holistic nature of human function which is procedurally facilitated by the utilization of such techniques as:
- interdisciplinary teamwork;
- counseling to assist in maintaining a holistic perspective;
- a commitment to considering individuals within the context of their family systems and communities.
- Recognition of the importance of focusing on the assets of the person.
- Commitment to models of service delivery that emphasize integrated, comprehensive services which are mutually planned by the consumer and the rehabilitation counselor.
Scope of Practice Statement
Rehabilitation counseling is a systematic process which assists persons with physical, mental, developmental, cognitive, and emotional disabilities to achieve their personal, career, and independent living goals in the most integrated setting possible through the application of the counseling process. The counseling process involves communication, goal setting, and beneficial growth or change through self-advocacy, psychological, vocational, social, and behavioral interventions. The specific techniques and modalities utilized within this rehabilitation counseling process may include, but are not limited to:
- assessment and appraisal
- diagnosis and treatment planning
- career (vocational) counseling
- individual and group counseling treatment interventions focused on facilitating adjustments to the medical and psychosocial impact of disability
- case management, referral, and service coordination
- program evaluation and research
- interventions to remove environmental, employment, and attitudinal barriers
- consultation services among multiple parties and regulatory systems
- job analysis, job development, and placement services, including assistance with employment and job accommodations and provision of consultation about and access to rehabilitation technology.
Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit
Many workers are injured at work, however if a worker is injured in 2004 or later, there is no longer any entitlement to the vocational rehabilitation benefit. A new system applies and this is called the Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit. As a result, within ten days of the last payment of temporary disability your employer must send you a notice of your job displacement benefit rights by certified mail.
Eligibility
Job Displacement Benefits is available only to injured work of whom have been injured on or after January 1, 2014. The injured worker must have sustained a permanent or partial disability and do not return to work for the at injury employer within 60 days after the termination of temporary disability. Furthermore an injured worker does not qualify for supplemental job displacement if either of the following conditions exists. If within 30 days of the termination of temporary disability benefit payments, the employer offers and the employees fails to accept modified work that accommodates the employees work restrictions and the last at least 12 months. If within 30 days of the termination of the temporary disability payments, the employer offers, and the employee fails to properly accept alternative work that meets the following conditions. 1) The employees has the ability to perform the essential functions of the job provided. 2) The job provided is a regular position lasting at least 12 months. 3) The job provided offers wages and compensation that are within 15% of those paid to the employee at the time of the injury. 4) The job is located within reasonable distance of the employee's residence at the time of injury.
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Client's Responsibilities
- Discuss the plan for employment with the counselor and obtain counselors approval
- Attend all scheduled appointments with-the counselor.
- Begin services after the plan/services are approved.
- Cooperate in the plan by attending and participating fully in program activities.
- Provide progress/ grade reports to the counselor.
- Participate in the periodic progress reviews and evaluations.
- Tell the counselor of any problems that may delay progress, interfere with, or prevent completing the plan.
- Let the counselor know if changes are needed in the plan, and sign any amendment.
- Tell the counselor immediately if there is a change in address or telephone number
- Request cost services (books, tuition, bus pass) with sufficient advance notice for agency processing
- Promptly provide receipts if relevant
- Pay for a share of the cost of the plan, as appropriate and or required.
- Use comparable benefits/services available throughout programs, to the extent eligible for such benefits.
- For individuals participating in educational training program, take only required and agreed-upon classes, purchase used books when available, apply for financial aid each school year and promptly provide award/denial letter.
- If relevant, promptly return equipment and aids if no longer used as planned.
- Actively participate in job search, job placement and job retention activities.
- Advise the counselor when employment is secured
Counselor's Responsibilities
A vocational rehabilitation counselors job includes the following elements:
- Assessing the clients capabilities and limitations
- working with the client set goals for employment living
- Arranging the necessary training and therapy to meet those goals
- Facilitating job training and placement
- Assisting in the job application process
- providing mock interviews and other application training
- Serving as an advocate in cases of employment or workplace discrimination
- Helping people with disabilities find meaningful work services to increase their independence and social connections
- Provide information throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Explain and follow the department policies, guidelines and procedures.
- Be a partner in the vocational rehabilitation process.
- Provide counseling and guidance as needed.
- Help with completion of department forms, if needed.
- Assist individuals in making informed choices about goals, plans and services, if needed.
- Provide agreed upon services and items promptly.
- Review progress, using agreed upon schedule and criteria in the plan.
- If changes are needed, discuss them and provide an amendment for signature.
- Provide information in the rights and remedies, the Client Assistance Program (CAP) and how to contact CAP.
- Be involved in job placement and follow up activities.
Benefits
Your benefit consist of a nontransferable voucher for education-related retraining or skill enhancement, or both, at state approved or accredited schools. The voucher may be used to pay for tuition, books, fees, and other expenses required by the school. The voucher can also be utilized for hiring a vocational retaining counselor or to pay for work counseling. It is highly recommended that you utilize a vocational rehabilitation counselor to assist in your process. Your counseling services are covered by your voucher. IF you do not have a voucher and wish to pay another way the fee's are listed.
Counseling Sessions Deposit
$25.00
Counseling Session Deposit
Due to the high demand in services a one time non-refundable $25 deposit to hold your slot must be paid here or via telephone. The money is applied toward your session to cover testing and administrative cost. Any other cost may be covered by your insurance. Regardless if your insurance will be covering the session, ifthe deposit is not paid before the appointment a counselor will not be able to see you.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling (1 hour)
$250.00
Vocational RehabilitationCounseling Sessions
Conducted hourly at a $250 hour minimum. To assure effectiveness, we suggest booking a minimum of four sessions.
Counseling Session Deposit
Due to the high demand in services a one time non-refundable $25 deposit to hold your slot must be paid here or via telephone. Regardless if your insurance will be covering the session, if the deposit is not paid before the appointment a counselor will not be able to see you.
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We Provide Services 24/7
Administrative Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:00am-7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday by Appointment Only
We operate on Pacific Standard Time.
Contact us:
Toll FREE: 1(800) 707-1852
North Bay Office: 1(707) 654-8488
North Bay Cell: 1(707) 727-9100
East Bay Office: 1(510) 275-3679
East Bay Cell: 1( 510) 241-9115
South Bay Cell: 1(831) 313-7902
Golden Gate Cell: 1(415) 630-0112
E-mail: [email protected]
Administrative Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:00am-7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday by Appointment Only
We operate on Pacific Standard Time.
Contact us:
Toll FREE: 1(800) 707-1852
North Bay Office: 1(707) 654-8488
North Bay Cell: 1(707) 727-9100
East Bay Office: 1(510) 275-3679
East Bay Cell: 1( 510) 241-9115
South Bay Cell: 1(831) 313-7902
Golden Gate Cell: 1(415) 630-0112
E-mail: [email protected]
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Please Note: If you have questions, please feel free to contact us and we would be happy to speak with you. Le Blanc consulting reserves the right to refuse services and admission to our programs. Tours and Open house can be reserved by clicking here The information presented in this website is for informational use only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Please consult a health practitioner before embarking on any health protocol. Moreover, LeBlanc Consulting is not responsible for any problems, issues, or technical difficulties related to downloading or accessing any information on this website. This web site is designed for your general information only. The information presented on this website should not be construed to be formal Therapeutic Counseling sessions or advice nor the formation of a Therapist/client relationship. Furthermore, the hiring of a Professional is an important decision and should not be based solely upon any form of advertisements. Before you decide to hire, please feel free to review our degrees and certification by contacting us for more information about our qualifications and experience.
Mandated Reporter Notice: All Instructors,Caregivers and staff affiliated with Le Blanc Consulting are considered Mandated Reporters. California Law, under section WIC 15630(a) of the Welfare & Institution Code provides for mandatory reporting of physical abuse, neglect, self neglect, sexual abuse, mental suffering, financial abuse, isolation, abandonment or abduction of a dependent adult when:1) The victim reports abuse has occurred or has knowledge of abuse. 2) You observe the incident. 3) when an injury or condition reasonably leads one to suspect that abuse has occurred. Any signs of abuse will be reported to Child Protective Services or Adult Protective Services.
Intellectual Property & Copyright Material Warning: All images are on this website copyright to their respective owners/photographers, no copyright infringement intended. Some of the material and documents available for your view is copyrighted and protected by applicable state and federal copyright laws. LeBlanc Consulting respects the intellectual property of others, and we ask our users to do the same.You are not authorized and may not reproduce, download, post, modify, distribute, or reproduce in any way copyrighted or other proprietary materials that are stored in this database without obtaining the prior written consent of the copyright owner of such materials. We may, in appropriate circumstances and at our discretion, deny access to a site or service or disable and/or terminate the accounts of any user who is alleged to have infringed the intellectual property or proprietary rights of LeBlanc Consulting or another.
The use, reproduction, downloading, or distribution of copyrighted materials and works may subject you to applicable penalties and damages under state and federal copyright laws. You are granted public access to such copyrighted works in our database for examination and inspection purposes only. Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the public information data and graphic representations, LeBlanc Consulting cannot and shall not be responsible for consequences resulting from any omissions or errors contained herein. LeBlanc Consulting assumes no liability whatsoever associated with the use or misuse of this data.