About
Vocational
Rehabilitation
Helping Nevada residents and businesses succeed in their employment goals
What We Do
We provide a wide range of services to foster disability inclusion.
Our overarching vision is a skilled and inclusive Nevada workforce.
Our priorities include innovation, transparency, and accountability.
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Important forms and documents
Disabilities, which cover a wide range of conditions from arthritis to autism, present barriers to employment for a large percentage of Nevada residents. Our mission is to overcome those barriers by helping Nevadans with disabilities find jobs, and helping those who are already employed perform more successfully through training, counseling, and other support methods. Our services also include helping students transition from high school to employment or higher education.
If you have a physical, intellectual or mental condition that makes it hard to find and retain employment, or need help enrolling in an educational program, you could be eligible for our services.
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Our mission & vision
Disability inclusion
We believe all Nevadans should have the same opportunities for success in every area of life, including employment, education and independent living.
Client Satisfaction
We pride ourselves on a successful track record in helping people with disabilities find and retain jobs, enroll in higher education, and progress in their careers.
Community partnerships
We partner with Nevada employers, educational institutions, specialized vendors, and nonprofit organizations to provide a holistic experience for our clients.
Clients Served 2023
Students Received Pre-ETS Services 2023
Our Team
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DETR ADA Physical Accommodation Form
The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) wants to hear from you regarding any ADA accommodation you may need in order to utilize DETR services.
If you have a disability and require an accommodation, please complete the DETR ADA Physical Accommodation Form opens a new window
Strategic Priorities
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PRIORITY #1
DEVELOP VR (VR, BEN, BSBVI, OIB) STAFF
# | Strategy | % | Period | Progress Notes |
1 | Implement Supervisory Leadership Training | 20 | - | -MM & SC met with Kyle Walker (trainer) to discuss next round of supervisory training. Will do contract for after 7/1/24. |
2 | Implement YesLMS VR Staff Training | 100 | - | 1/16/24 Statewide Onboarding. YesLMS onboarding. Up and running, now live. |
3 | Create Recruitment Video | 75 | - | -Voice-over is done, video almost complete. |
4 | Increased Professional Development Opportunities for VR Staff | 30 | -ongoing | -2 candidates being recommened to CPM. Staff going to CSAVR, CBI, ADSD Conference and DHH/Conference. |
5 | Develop Legislative Requests for 2025 Session | 60 | - | -Based on input at Strategic Planning, requests have been submitted for the new Leg Sess. to add internal services to the agency and additional staff. |
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Priority #2
Modernize and Innovate
# | Strategy | % | Period | Progress Notes |
1 | DIF Grant Website | 40 | - | TIN completed 11/7/23, WP approved 12/13/23, we will be using DP Video through the Statewide Contracts for Consulting, Marketing, and Education Services. DP sent proposal 12/6/23. Contract approved, work has begun! |
2 | New Payment Card Program | 10 | - | WEX will be sending proposal - Drazen/Brett/Susie met with WEX 12/21/23. Meetings have been held, waiting on proposals. |
3 | Improve Vendor On-Boarding Process, Training and Collaboration | 0 | - | - |
4 | Optimize Internal Communication Tools | 0 | - | -SARA staff survey completed. Next steps TBD. |
5 | Implement a Vendor Portal to VR's Client Management System | 40 | - | Adaptation starts 1/31/24, User acceptance testing starts 3/31/24. Testing is now underway. |
6 | Implement a Consumer Portal to VR's Client Management System | 40 | - | Adaptation starts 2/29/24, User acceptance testing starts 4/30/24. Testing is now underway. |
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Priority #3
Improving Client Experience
# | Strategy | % | Period | Progress Notes |
1 | Implementing Disability Benefits (DB) 101 | 15 | - | -RFP for vendor selection has gone out. |
2 | Reduce the average number of days to eligibility determination | After July 1st 2024 | Start with presumptive eligibilities. Develop referral forms/process for doctors/providers/partners to assist with medical documentation for eligibility purposes. | |
3 | Develop & Implement Parent Academy for Families of Transition Age Students and Youth | 30 | - | -Contract was approved. Vendor is starting to develop curriculum. |
4 | Reenergize efforts to create service delivery options for Customized Employment Services | 25 | - | Consider the PCP tool |
5 | Counselor outreach assignments | 0 | August 1st 2024 | Encourage all counselors to identify or be assigned an outreach population to pursue. Assignments to be given after August 1st. |
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Priority #4
IMPROVING PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES
# | Strategy | % | Period | Progress Notes |
1 | Expansion of Employer Recognition Initiative to highlight Disability Inclusive Businesses | 25 | - | EE team to continue providing WINDMILLS to employers and state agencies. Develop goals. New recognition tools being given to business. |
2 | Meet and Exceed Federally Negotiated Performance Measures | 30 | - | Continue data cleansing efforts via DID |
3 | Explore New Software Reporting Platforms | 0 | - | Consider utilization of Power BI instead of Tableau. |
4 | Improve education of potential clients and partners on the VR process | 45 | - | Consider reinstituting use of Orientation and Application page Video. Assignment has been given to the supervisor workgroup. |
5 | Develop Summarized IPE Plan template | 0 | - | -Document complete bu tnot live yet. In process. |
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Priority #5
EXPANDING PRE-ETS SERVICES
# | Strategy | % | Period | Progress Notes |
1 | Meet 15% Reserve Spending Requirement | 50 | - | Staff timecoding by providing laminated cards - Brett sent email with time coding instructions 12/28/23. File has been saved to sharepoint. |
2 | Improved Utilization and Documentation of PreETS Tools (PAES, VJS, Virtual Reality Goggles, iAchieve, Project Search & others) | 25 | - | -Pre-ETS team is sharing info about new tools with schools. |
3 | Grow Potentially Eligible Students Served by 50% | 60 | - | -new initiatives are creating impact. |
4 | Increase Supporting Documentation of Pre-ETS Services | 35 | - | TCs are entering Actual Services, doing their own data entry, increased accountability and documentation. |
5 | Continued Expansion of PAES labs (10-20) & Other Pre-ETS Tools | 80 | - | -PAES is expanding. 10 new labs purchased. |
6 | Develop & Implement Pre-ETS Logic Model | 10 | - | -Mary Z. working with team to develop model for VR. |
7 | Expand Pre-ETS Camp Offerings | 100 | - | -CSN camps across the state. New camps in south. Continuing with DHH and BVI camp. |
Vocational Rehabilitation Service Agreements
To become a State of Nevada contractor and provide services to Vocational Rehabilitation, please call 775-687-6860 and ask for a contract manager.
Office Locations
Carson City
EmployNV Career Hub
1933 N. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
775-684-0400
Fallon
EmployNV Career Hub
121 Industrial Way
Fallon, NV 89406
775-423-6568
Sparks
EmployNV Career Hub
2281 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431-2119
775-284-9520
Ely
EmployNV Career Hub
1500 Avenue F, Suite 1
Ely, NV 89301
775-289-1675
Winnemucca
EmployNV Career Hub
475 W. Haskell Street, Suite 2
Winnemucca, NV 89445
775-623-6544
North Las Vegas
EmployNV Career Hub
2827 Las Vegas Boulevard North
Las Vegas, NV 89030
702-486-0200
Elko
EmployNV Career Hub
172 6th Street
Elko, NV 89801
775-753-1931
Henderson
EmployNV Career Hub
4500 E. Sunset Rd., Ste. 40
Henderson, NV 89014
702-486-0343
Las Vegas
Rehabilitation Office
3016 W. Charleston, Suite 200
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 486-5230
Las Vegas
EmployNV Career Hub
3405 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 486-0100
Las Vegas
EmployNV Career Hub
6330 W. Charleston, Suite 190
Las Vegas NV 89146
(702) 822- 4214
Reno
Rehabilitation Office
1325 Corporate Boulevard
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 823-8100
Reno
EmployNV Career Hub
4001 S. Virginia Street, Suite#H-1
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 284-9600