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:
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Reduced joblessness by assisting disabled job seekers to
enter or reenter the local labor market.
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Enhance basic skills of the disabled and development of
educated adults.
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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
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David Miles, M.Ed., Director
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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
> PHONE: 1-800-884-8376 or 208-843-7363
FAX: 208-843-7365
Kamiah
PHONE: 1-888-637-8376 or 208-935-4116
FAX: 208-935-4101
