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For vocational providers
Our goal is to provide a "one-stop-shopping" resource for vocational assistance providers. If you don't find what you are looking for, please let us know!
Vocational Consultant phone and e-mail list

Occupational Information - Resources for identifying suitable vocational goals and preparing substantial handicap evaluations.

The WCD “Training Plans Completed” report lists all the training plans that Oregon injured workers have completed during the past two years. The report includes vocational goals and expected return-to-work wages by geographic area.
The Employment Department's Oregon Labor Market Information System (OLMIS), where you can obtain information about wages and availability of employment opportunities, region-by-region and statewide.
The U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET Online, which provides comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT).

 Rules

    OAR Chapter 436, Division 120 - Vocational Assistance to Injured Workers
    OAR Chapter 436, Division 110 - Preferred Worker Program
    OAR Chapter 436, Division 105 - Employer-at-Injury Program
    OAR Chapter 436, Division 060 - Claims Administration

 Bulletins

Bulletin 112 - Reimbursement of injured workers' travel, food, and lodging costs -- Revised 12/09
Bulletin 124 - Required forms and procedures under rules governing vocational assistance -- Effective 1/1/10 - Time Frames to Determine Eligibility and Develop Return-to-Work Plans chart - Rev. 12/07
Bulletin 151 - List of registered vocational rehabilitation providers -- Effective 1/1/10

 PRO Q&A - Answers to questions we have been asked, by topic

Determining eligibility for vocational assistance
Determining eligibility after a deferral
Determining eligibility when the worker enters into a CDA
Ending eligibility
Ending training
Postponements and deferrals

 Requirements and standards for vocational providers

    Authorization as a vocational assistance provider
    Certification requirements for vocational assistance professionals
    Classifications of vocational assistance staff
    Professional standards for authorized vocational assistance providers and certified individuals
    Request for Approval of Training Program by Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
    Sanctions of authorized vocational assistance providers and certified individuals
    Vocational Assistance Certification Program Individual Certification under OAR 436-120

 Resources

    Oregon Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (OARP)
    Recorded Training Sessions available for viewing
    Resources for vocational counselors (2978)
    Return to work process flowchart
    Return to work statistics and reports

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If you have questions about this Web page, please contact a vocational consultant, 503-947-7797.

 

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