Nez Perce Vocational Rehabilitation Services
VISION
The mission of the Nez Perce Vocational Rehabilitation Services (NPVRS), is to enable American Indians residing on or near the Nez Perce Reservation, the right to enhance or regain their self reliance which has been weakened by disability. Our primary objective focuses on individual employment. With the individuals and ourselves forming a partnership in all aspects of our service.
GOALS
The goals of NPVRS are to:
Reduced joblessness by assisting disabled job seekers to enter or reenter the local labor market.
Enhance basic skills of the disabled and development of educated adults.
Support life-skills development that may lead to an individuals self-sufficiency.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
The NPVRS prepares clients to overcome their disabilities and become employable. Our services will be provided to meet our clients needs commensurate with their ability to benefit from them. Services are designed for each individual served according to their needs.
Counseling to overcome barriers or disabling conditions; vocational guidance to empower client to make choices about career decisions; academic and on the job training assistance can be offered to achieve self-reliance for our clients.
STAFF
David Miles, M.Ed., Director
Robert Gollenberg, Counselor M.Ed., (CRC) Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
Sonia Van Woerkom, Administrative Specialist I
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
The Nez Perce Vocation Rehabilitation Services (NPVRS) agency is part of the Nez Perce Tribal Education Department. NPVRS provides education, employment, and training services that are funded by the Department of Education and administered by the Rehabilitation Services Administration.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lapwai 208-843-7363, 1-800-884-8376 PHONE 208-843-7365 FAX
Kamiah 208-935-4116, 1-888-637-8376 PHONE 208-935-4101 FAX
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