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This guide outlines the steps and processes for individuals pursuing self-employment with vocational rehabilitation (VR). It covers eligibility assessments, guidance and counseling for developing viable vocational goals, and the importance of training and certifications. The self-employment application includes feasibility studies, business plan requirements, and financial contributions. Approval processes, anticipated startup costs, and consumer participation calculations are also detailed. Navigate through counselors' roles and the necessary documentation to ensure a successful self-employment venture in conjunction with OVR services.
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Self Employment Process Application VR Eligible Vocational Assessment and Guidance and Counseling Develop Viable Vocational Goal Training/Certifications Is this SE? No Begin Feasibility Study Yes Submit to Consultant Approval given No Yes Anticipated start up costs less than $1,000 Anticipated start up costs greater than $1,000 but less than $5,000 Anticipated start up costs greater than $5,000 but less than $60,000 Anticipated start up costs greater than $60,000 Abbreviated business plan required Full business plan developmentby consumer Full business plan developmentby consumer Exception required Counselor approvesbusiness plan Approval of plan by business consultant Approval of plan by business consultant Determine consumer cost participation and obtaindocumentation of contribution Apply Economic Needs test/determine consumer cost participation Apply Economic Needs test/determine consumer cost participation District Manager and Program Director/Designee approval Negotiate services funded by OVR < $1,000 Negotiate services funded by OVR < $5,000 Consumer =50% > $5000 to$10,000 and 95% of>$10,000 IPE Developed IPE Developed IPE Developed Counselor signs