United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Portland VA Medical Center

Vocational Rehabilitation Services - Supported Employment

Supported Employment is a relatively new program designed primarily to help disabled veterans find and maintain competitive employment. Veterans in this program are assigned to a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist who can dedicate a significant amount of one-on-one time in the pursuit of employment (even if the veteran prefers only a few hours of work per week) and in supporting the worker after the hire. Supports would be through counseling services, expedition of VA care, liaison with employers, problem-solving assistance, and general assistance.