COVID-19 Resources and Information View Search for: For Employees Contact Pueblo of Jemez HOME › HEALTH › COMMUNITY SERVICES › JEMEZ VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM Jemez Vocational Rehabilitation Program Mission statement: Assisting tribal members with disabilities to achieve vocational self-sufficiency through the provision of professional and high quality vocational rehabilitation services. Services offered: Tribal vocational rehabilitation (VR) services for adults with disabilities preparing for employment Tribal VR services for adults with disabilities preparing for self-employment Tribal VR services for adults with disabilities pursuing a career path through ongoing education and/or training Tribal VR transition services for students with disabilities Project H.O.P.E. [Hands-On Preparation and Experience] for Youth (internship program for students with disabilities) Intent: The JVR Program will provide culturally appropriate VR services to American Indians with disabilities who reside within an 80-mile radius of the Pueblo of Jemez that are consistent with their individual strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, and informed choice so that they can prepare for and engage in gainful employment. JVR services will increase the standard of living for families of persons with disabilities through the addition of a person’s earned employment income. JVR will expand existing collaborations with local service providers and local employers. JVR will increase the participation of students with disabilities, ages 14 to 24, in the JVR transition program. JVR will increase and expand its capacity-building activities and improve consumer and community awareness and education in each of the communities served by the Program. Contact Information Marlencia Chee JVR Program Manager (575)834-0012 marlencia.chee@jemezpueblo.us 4483 Highway 4 Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico 87024 About the Pueblo of Jemez The Pueblo of Jemez is a federally recognized tribe located in north-central New Mexico, approximately 50 miles northwest of Albuquerque. We are one of the remaining 19 pueblos of New Mexico, encompassing over 89,000 acres of land and home to over 3,400 tribal members. The people of Jemez cherish their ancestral traditions, and are proud to integrate their culture with modern society. Information Events and News Spotlights Walatowan Newsletter Community Visitors Welcome Center Directions Etiquette Interesting Places Contact Pueblo of Jemez 4471 Highway 4 P.O. Box 100 Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024 ltoledo@jemezpueblo.org Phone: 575-834-7359 Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm ©2021 Pueblo of Jemez. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use | Sitemap