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Rae Howe
503-947-7018
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Vocational Provider Registration
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The
Workers' Compensation Division registers vocational assistance providers to provide vocational
services to Oregon injured workers. The provider must submit an application to the division
to become registered. The application would include a description of the types of services
the provider will offer; verification of staff certification; a plan for supervising
and training their certified staff; and evidence that the provider meets all applicable
state and federal laws.
The division maintains a complete list of the registered providers in Bulletin 151. Bulletin
151 includes a list of the provider's certified staff, the mailing address and phone
number, and the name of a contact person. Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 436-120-0800
requires a registered provider to notify the division of any changes in their office
address, phone number, contact personnel, and updates to the staff roster, within 30
days of these changes.
The certified staff roster includes the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Vocational
Rehabilitation Interns, and Return-to-Work Specialists, who are employed by the registered
provider.
A registered provider must train and supervise their certified staff. The provider must
supply their certified staff with division rules, bulletins, and any other information
the director provides. The provider is responsible to make sure their certified staff
has the materials and training needed to provide vocational assistance to Oregon injured
workers.
A registered provider is required to maintain records of all the vocational assistance
their company provided to Oregon injured workers, for four (4) years after any vocational
assistance ends.
The director may impose one or more sanctions penalties against a provider who has failed
to comply with the administrative rules. The types of penalties could include a director's
reprimand, a probation period, suspension of the provider's authorization, or the cancellation
of the provider's authorization.
Reference: OAR 436-120 |
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For
more information contact:
Employment
Services Team: 503-947-7816 |
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If you have questions about this webpage, please contact Rae Howe, 503-947-7018.
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