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Career Support Systems, Inc.

5711 Staples Mill Road, Suite 200
Richmond, VA 23228
Toll Free: (877) 889-1727
Fax: (804) 261-6788
Web Site: www.careersupport.net/

Vocational Services may incorporate:

Job Support Services:

• Career Assessments
• Situational Assessments
• Supported Employment
• Job Placement
• Job Coach Training Services
• On-the-Job Training
• Job Retention Services

Independent Living Skills Training

• Personal Grooming
• Medication Management
• Meal Preparation
• Grocery Shopping
• Housekeeping Duties
• Financial Management
• Community Integration
• Use of Public Transportation

Social Security Benefits Management

• Wage Impact Analysis
• Work Incentive Assessment
• Work Incentive Monitoring
• Benefit Protection and Advocacy

Hours:

Office Hours - 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Mon. - Fri.
Service Hours - Vary with client's needs

Area Served:

Planning District 10

Eligibility:

Students receiving special education services age 16 and older and adults with a documented disability that poses a barrier to employment.

Individuals must be able to perform self-care independently or be able to secure assistance (i.e. medication, toileting, mobility.)

Must be able to conduct self in a manner that poses no threat to oneself or others.

Must have a funding stream and arrange own transportation.

Intake:

Referrals for services may be made by Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS), Department of the Blind and Vision Impaired (VDBVI), the Department of Social Services (DSS) or the school systems.

The referral process begins by contacting the appropriate agency for an Intake Interview. The intake process will obtain information on a person's interests, strengths and limitations as well as written consent for pertinent records to aid in eligibility review.

Fees:

Being financially eligible for services through DRS, DBVI, or DSS usually will mean that an individual will not have to pay for services.

Fee for services as set through Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) is $56.73/per hour.

Related Programs and Services:

Department of Blind and Vision Impaired (VDBVI)
Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS)
Departments of Social Services (DSS)
Developmental Disabilities (DD)
Medicaid Waiver
Medicaid Health Insurance
Mental Retardation (MR) Medicaid Waiver
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)