Division Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Area 1/Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation 7.01 Plan Policy 7.01 Plan and Progress Report Timeframe: July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 Implementation Plan Progress Report (1) Goals/Objectives (2) Activities (3) Expected Outcome (4) Lead Staff and Target Date (5) Status Update for the Fiscal Year Starting Last July 1 1. Increase communication and collaboration between Colville Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR) and DVR staff. TVR and DVR case managers meet on a monthly basis to staff cases and identify potential co enrollment opportunities. Create joint outreach plan to ensure transition students with disabilities have access to services available through TVR and DVR. Update program Orientation presentations to Leverage expertise and resources beyond that which is possible by a single program. Increase the number of co- enrolled customers. Increase the number of transition students applying for services. Identify opportunities to eliminate duplication of effort and streamline eligibility and IPE development for customers whom are co-enrolled in TVR and DVR programs. TVR Director; Attendance Program Manager, Colville Confederated Tribes; DVR Area Manager; and DVR Supervisor September 2014 Monthly meetings have been changed to every other month. Individual cases staffed as needed. DVR Supervisor continues to provide technical assistance and training as requested. DVR Supervisor forwarded information regarding WorkStrides and Dependable Strengths to TVR program staff and TVR Director. TVR and DVR staff met January 31, 2014 to outline a plan to address cross-system training needs.
May 31, 2013 Share information regarding American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Program funding, and contracting with DVR to provide job placement and retention services as options for providing culturally relevant services to tribal members with disabilities. Develop program and services that will support tribal members with disabilities to obtain and maintain employment. Kalispel Tribe will have information needed to decide if they want to pursue a contract with DVR and/or funding to establish a Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation. DVR will provide technical support and assistance as needed. DVR Area Manager May 31, 2013 Kalispel Tribal staff will be invited to participate in DVR sponsored training. Training announcements will be forwarded to Vice President of Human Resources, Kalispel Tribe, as trainings occur. Leverage expertise and resources beyond that which is possible by a single program. Skills enhancement, and opportunity to network and make new contacts that will support better employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. DVR Training Administrator and DVR Program Specialist June 1, 2013 Recruit and Hire American Indians and Alaska Natives. Forward all job announcements to Vice President of Human Resources, Kalispel Tribe and OIP Regional Manager. Provide information and assistance as needed To increase capacity to deliver innovative, effective, and culturally relevant services to DVR customers. DSHS DVR Recruiter, DVR Program Specialist and OIP Regional Manager June 1, 2013
to navigate the DSHS Careers.wa.gov recruitment program. Attend resource and job fairs to share information about career opportunities in the field of Vocational Rehabilitation. Share information regarding Services for Businesses & Employers Coordinate meeting and/or training regarding DVR services and support for businesses and employers. Share information regarding DVR services that can help to keep an employee with a disability productive on the job, find qualified applicants with disabilities, reduce hiring costs, or enhance an employers’ workforce diversity program. Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority Vice President of Human Resources, Camas Path Healthcare Administrator, Kalispel Legal Department, DVR Area Manager, and DVR Program Specialist December 31, 2013 6. Community Outreach Identify staff that will serve as liaisons between Kalispel Tribe and DVR. Liaisons will connect on a regular basis. Identify all Tribal Health Centers, High Schools, Colleges, and Universities; Tribal Indian Child Welfare and Family Service Departments. Increase communication and collaboration between Kalispel Tribe and DVR. To evaluate effectiveness of outreach and referral process. To increase the number of tribal members referred to DVR and specifically students transitioning from high school. Transition services are planned and coordinated to meet a student’s individual needs. Transition services are provided to youth between the ages of 16-21 whom have been determined eligible for Kalispel and DVR Liaisons September 1, 2013
1. Increase communication and collaboration between Yakama Nation Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR) program staff and DVR. DVR and TVR case managers meet on a monthly basis to staff cases. Provide opportunities for cross training/job shadowing. Joint presentations to transition students. Leverage expertise and resources beyond that which is possible by a single program. TVR Director and DVR Supervisor DVR and TVR case managers continue to meet on a monthly basis to staff cases and coordinate services. DVR and TVR counselors attended local job fair to share information regarding vocational rehabilitation services. DVR and TVR counselors met with high school students to share information about vocational rehabilitation transition services. 2. Monitor implementation and progress towards 7.01 goals. Meetings are held as needed. DVR and TVR representatives will meet as needed to review current working relationship, discuss issues, concerns, and processes with DVR liaison staff to ensure on-going communication and information is shared with regards to program needs. TVR Director, DVR Supervisor, DVR Area Manager and Regional Manager, Office of Indian Policy 7.01 Meeting held February 20, 2014 3. Share data regarding Native American Tribal Affiliation by County Report on quarterly basis. Send report to Director, TVR and Regional Manager, Office of Indian Policy on quarterly basis. TVR program staff will have updated information on the number of tribal members receiving VR services. Improved coordination and service provision to co-enrolled customers. DVR Area Manager Quarterly Area Manager, DVR continues to share data on a quarterly basis. 4. TVR staff will be invited to DVR sponsored staff training and provided information regarding sponsored training that may be of interest to TVR staff. Training announcements/calendar will be forwarded to Director, TVR as trainings occur. Information regarding the Work Incentives Planning and Utilization For Benefit Practitioners Certificate Series (with Credentialing as a Benefits and Work Incentives Practitioner) will be forwarded. Enhanced skills and expertise in serving people with disabilities. Joint training provides opportunities for networking and maximizing resources. DVR Training Administration and DVR Program Specialist Training announcements are sent out to TVR program staff on a monthly basis.
7. Explore how to create a way for Tribal VR programs to provide VR services to AI/ANs, Canadian Natives and non-native community members Request Katie Mirkovich, Community Program Manager and Andres Aguirre, Director to provide guidance in creating a government-to-government contract that facilitates this approach to service provision. Improved service to underserved population. Increase access to culturally consistent service approach Tribes want to be able to provide full range of services. Area 2 Manager, DVR Director, Community Program Manager Request initiated 10.22.09 This issue is Tabled at the current time waiting for feedback from RSA (Unsure about the roll that state DVR plays in this) . 8. Assist TVRs gaining access to employment data for new RSA reporting requirements Formed an Area 2 DVR/TVR workgroup On advice from OIP, see if Tribal TANF Agreement precedent can be of assistance. Explore if DVR/ESD data sharing agreement can provide an avenue for TVRs Identify ESD person to work with on tribal data sharing agreement Gain access to this information in order to make timely decisions regarding services to tribes and required reporting Community Program Manager 9. Improving Transition Program Tribes will work on creating a TVR specific language for the Transition Handbook. Tribal input in Transitions Handbook Community Program Manager Uncertain when the Transition Handbook will be available.
September 2015 4. Collaboration between TVR, DDA, JJ and DVR on underserved cases. Partnership with case management process consistent with current practice with co-enrolled customers. Tap into unused resources for the benefit of tribal members. Provide less stress to tribal members by assistance in navigating the state systems. Orinda Goddard, Chehalis Tribe Lead Counselor (360) 709-1735 Catherine Gish, DVR VR Counselor (360) 807-7001 Tina Bredengerd, DVR VR Supervisor (360) 501-2494 December 2015
5. Jointly serve eligible American Indian and Alaskan Native consumer cases to ensure full access to all available resources. Joint staffing of cases. Collaboration on services available to Chehalis Tribal member throughout DSHS. Chehalis Tribe will be available to consult on tribal issues, not limited to, but to include tribal affiliation process. Better access for tribal members to services in DSHS. Increase in resources available to tribal members. Provide more inclusive case management for tribal members. Orinda Goddard, Chehalis Tribe Lead Counselor (360) 709-1735 Catherine Gish, DVR VR Counselor (360) 807-7001 Tina Bredengerd, DVR VR Supervisor (360) 501-2494 December 2015 6. Trainings will be exchanged between DVR and the Chehalis Tribe. Training announcements will be sent to the email distribution list as they are published. DVR will provide seats at no cost to the tribal staff in any training held. Better understanding of Federal Regulations regarding VR. Expanding the tool box available Orinda Goddard, Chehalis Tribe Lead Counselor (360) 709-1735 All training emails sent with have TRAINING in the subject line for easy identification.
Tribal staff will provide cultural trainings to DVR staff in person or by attending Unit meetings. Tribal staff can invite DVR staff to attend any culturally relevant activity they believe would be of benefit to the DVR staff. to TVR staff when working with their members. Better understanding of issues facing Tribal member who work with DVR. Better understanding of the holistic approach to providing services to a tribal member. Peer contact and interaction. Cindy Murray, DVR Program Specialist (360) 664-3071 Catherine Gish, DVR VR Counselor (360) 807-7001 Tina Bredengerd, DVR VR Supervisor (360) 501-2494 December 2015 7. Increase opportunity for tribal members to be hired by DSHS/DVR. DVR will forward job opening in DVR to the Chehalis Tribe distribution list. Opportunities for TVR to review openings and to assist tribal members to apply for opening with DVR. Cindy Murray, DVR Program Specialist (360) 664-3071 January 2015 Emails regarding opening with state RECRUITMENT in the subject line.
facilitate customer process. cultural training are highly encouraged for all Tribal Liaisons. DVR will participate in Tribal activates with TVR in 2015. Paul Vertrees, DVR Area 3 Manager (360) 664-3065 Cindy Murray, DVR Program Specialist 3 (360) 664-3071 Cindy Williams, DVR VR Supervisor (360) 397-9963 Tina Bredengerd, DVR VR Supervisor (360) 501-2494 Angela Mayes, DVR Jim Sherrill held a one day training for all DSHS Divisions liaisons at the Cowlitz Tribal Center in 2014 and is willing to provide continued education individually and in Unit meeting throughout 2015. Kent and SeaTac DVR offices have been invited to a training at the Cowlitz Tribe Tukwila facility in early 2015, tribal liaisons from both DVR offices are scheduled to attend. Request for a Tribal VR panel at the DVR in-service training in November. Plan is in Draft form until a final plan has been submitted for approval by the Tribal staff. 03/17/2015 verbal approval on plan given by Shari Hughes at the Quarterly meeting.
and via email for specific class and training. 4. Work with Cowlitz Tribe to determine need for negotiation and or to implement local Tribal-State agreements, protocols, MOU’s, contracts or processes. 4a. Review 7.01 yearly DVR and Tribal members will meet quarterly to review current working relationship, discuss issues, concerns, and processes with DVR liaison staff to ensure communication of information is shared with regards to program needs. Meet annually. Opportunity to discuss issues impacting VR services and to develop stronger partnerships between Tribes and DVR. Shari Hughes, Tribal VR Director (360) 575-6220 Paul Vertrees DVR Area 3 Manager (360) 664-3065 Andres Aguirre, DVR Interim Director (360) 725-3610 Cindy Williams, DVR VR Supervisor (360) 397-9963 Review this plan in January 2016, date to be determined.
1. Review and update 7.01 plan yearly. OIP REGION MANAGER will contact Social Services Director in Oct-Nov to set up annual review meeting in January - MARCH. maintain current needs and resources Annette S. Hudson, Hoh Tribe ICW Director (360) 374-5022 Lisa Martinez, Hoh Indian HTBC secretary - Bookkeeper (360) 374-6277 Paul Vertrees, DVR Area 3 Manager 360-664-3065 David Hankinson, DVR Olympic Unit Supervisor VP 360-633-3869 Cassondra Vellucci, DVR We will meet in 2016 for a joint plan or individual meeting as set up in December 2015. Completed Maintain ongoing plan for contact. Add new Tribal representatives to Email Distribution list for Job announcements and training schedules. Rough draft will be sent to all participates for review. Plan is in Draft form until the plan has been submitted for approval by the Tribal staff.
and Port Townsend to participate in Social Service Meetings. DVR staff will meet with Carmen Maxwell regarding transition students. DVR will supply Tribal Staff with Blank release of information for member referral. Releases will be accepted via Mail, Fax or via Scan to VR Tribal Liaisons in any DVR office. shoot any issues as they arise for customer. DVR can assist HR department with issue around Reasonable Quicker communication between Tribal Staff and DVR office throughout the state of Washington. Tricia Burks, DVR Silverdale VR Counselor (360) 698-4365 Sue A. Mapes Social and Community Services Supervisor (360) 681-4660 Jessica Payne, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe Governmental Tribal liaison (360) 683-1109 Carmen Maxwell Teen Career Exploration and Coordination Angeles, Port Townsend, and Silverdale offices.
(360) 683-1109 June 2015 3. Improved understanding of DVR by Tribal community and staff. Article on VR in Tribal newspaper Port Angeles VR orientation Wednesday at 10a & 2pm DVR to have booth every other year at the Resource Fair. increased community awareness of vocational rehabilitation resources Iris Wehrle, DVR Port Townsend VR Counselor (360) 344-3009 Cassondra Vellucci DVR Port Angeles VR Counselor (360) 457-2119 Tricia Burks, DVR Silverdale VR Counselor (360) 698-4365 December 2015 Tribal Staff will continue to attended Orientation and intakes at the Port Angele, PT and Silverdale office. Jim Weatherly will let VRC know when the fair is scheduled and coordinate their attendance in 2015. Vicki Carroll Cultural Coordinator for the tribe will be contacted to discuss her incorporation in quarterly and at least one Unit meeting in 2015.
4. Explore training resources DVR can provide to the Tribe. Possible training of assistive technology and reasonable accommodations at Tribal Staff meetings. DVR will present a WorkStrides overview at a Tribal Staff meeting. Better understanding of DVR programs, policies, and procedures. Increase customer service to Tribal members. Cindy Murray, DVR Program Specialist (360) 664-3071 Jessica Payne Social and Community Services Director (360) 683-1109 Rob Welch, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe Social and Community Services Director (360) 582-4868 December 2015 Tribal Representatives & VR representative to email distribution list for Job announcements, training schedules, email distribution (ongoing). Training notifications are sent to the Tribal distribution list for all training in the Area. Trainings include but not limited to: Multiple Intelligence and Working with Customers with Criminal Histories, VR process and this will continue in 2015. Complete
Cassondra Vellucci VR Counselor 360-457-2119 Cindy Murray, DVR Program Specialist 3 360-664-3071 Brenda Francis-Thomas, DSHS OIP Regional Manager (360) 565-2203 April 1, 2015 2.Improve working relationships Social Services Director will serve as the contact for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor [VRC] Increased service provision and David Hankinson, DVR Olympic Unit Supervisor VP 360-633-3869 VRC is developing the relationship with Lower Elwha staff. Meets at their facility with staff and customers. VRC will also been available for phone conferences and case advisement. communications ,
Olympic Unit Supervisor VP 360-339-7310 Cassondra Vellucci VR Counselor 360-457-2119 Cindy Murray, DVR Program Specialist 3 360-664-3071 January 2015 Completed 1. 7.01 review in March 2011. 2. 2011 Email Distribution list has been used for training information, job announcements and disability information. 3. Rough Draft of plan developed on March 31, 2011will be sent to Verna to propose any changes or additions, returned draft will be sent back to Verna by April 8th for review. The plan review complete by April 18th, 2011.
Cassondra Vellucci, DVR VR Counselor 360-457-2119 Cindy Murray, DVR Program Specialist 3 360-664-3071 April 1, 2015 2.Improve working relationships VRC will meet with tribal staff a full day as needed to be coordinated by Cassondra Vellucci, DVR and the Tribal staff or at least twice a year. VRC will provide training to the Tribal Staff at a staff meeting to include Early Child Education, High School Transition, Mental Health, Recovery Services, all Social Services, Medical and Wellness Centers. To be set Increased service provision and resource awareness and sharing. To promote Tribal Staff’s better understanding of DVR services and Cynthia J. Castaneda, Makah Tribe Case Manager Education and Training Department 360-645-3275 Teresa Sawyer, Makah Tribe Case Worker Education and Training Invite will be sent for DVR staff to participate in a College & Career Fair May 12, 2015 and the 2015 Health Fair. Cassondra will work with tribal staff to put together an Orientation Training for Staff, to be followed with a client/customer Orientation. To be held in Neah Bay at a location set up by Tribal Staff. Cindy Murray will talk with Shari Hughes regarding the CARP process and set up a communication meeting for Tribal Staff who are interested in the
Plan will continue to be in draft form until it has been approved by the Tribe and an email sent to Cindy Murray with confirmation. 2. Insure Muckleshoot staff and community understand the services DVR offers and how to access assistance. DVR will present at a tribal social services staff meeting to insure Muckleshoot staff know DVR program services. Put information about DVR in Tribal newsletter. DVR may contact the tribal health clinic to insure staff are aware. DVR will distribute flyers and brochures at Resource Center, Health Clinic, Tribal College, and Housing Department. ICW. Wendy Burdette, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Senior Program Manager 253-876-3259 Paul Vertrees, DVR Area 3 Manager 360-664-3065 Josephine Ko, DVR Supervisor Kent Office (253) 372-6080 Sabreah is available monthly to meet with staff and Elders regarding services.
5. DVR will support the Tribe’s application for federal VR funds. support letters technical assistance Andres Aguirre, DVR Interim Director (360) 725-3610 Paul Vertrees, DVR Area 3 Manager 360-664-3065 Cindy Murray, DVR Program Specialist 3 (360) 664-3071 Tim Collins, OIP Region 2 Manager (425) 339-3806 December 2015 None requested in 2014. 6. Provide training support to customers to help them identify their strengths, barriers to employment, etc. DVR will explore how to provide WorkStrides and Dependable Strengths training at Muckleshoot. Empower people wishing to go back to work and support increased tribal resources. Cindy Murray, DVR Program Specialist 3 (360) 664-3071 Josephine Ko, DVR Supervisor Kent Office (253) 372-6080 No request was made in 2014 to provide this service.
April 1, 2015 7. Meet quarterly Plan to meet in January, April, July, and Oct. Next meeting Jan 25, 2010 1:30pm Invite Lisa James, Tribal Health Director and Joseph Martin, Tribal Education to 7.01 meetings Josephine Ko, DVR Supervisor Kent Office (253) 372-6080 Sabreah Elegan, DVR VRC (253) 372-5934 April 1, 2015 Sabreah is attending lunch at the Elders complex monthly. 8.Improved working relationship DVR will share its training schedule with tribal staff. DVR staff will attend tribal events and activities, as invited. Improved and strengthened communication Cindy Murray, DVR Program Specialist 3 (360) 664-3071 Josephine Ko, DVR Supervisor Kent Office (253) 372-6080 Cindy will continue to send training schedule via distribution list.
July 23, 2013 Email to Sharon Curley regarding 7.01 Plan August 21, 2013 Email to Sharon Curley regarding 7.01 Plan September 16, 2013 Email to Sharon Curley regarding 7.01 Plan October 9, 2013 Email to Sharon Curley regarding 7.01 Plan Letter dated December 26, 2013 to Sharon Hamilton, Human Services Division Director Muckleshoot Indian Tribe regarding 7.01 plan. Plan is in Draft form until a final plan is drafted on March 17th, 2014, and has been submitted for approval by the Tribal staff. Meeting held. List of orientation times in the SeaTac office has been sent via email to Wendy Burdette. Met with Wendy Burdette and Karen Cantrell-Kennedy March 17, 2014 to get a relationship started and to make a plan for relationship building. Wendy will attend an Orientation in the SeaTac office in 2014. Wendy, Karen and Harmony Roebuck will be put on a distribution list for the Muckleshoot Tribe. This distribution list will be used to disseminate trainings, informational emails, and job announcements to the Tribal staff. We will also invite Muckleshoot staff to the Quarterly meeting in Area 3. There will be another meeting set for in May or June with Field staff. This meeting with include more tribal staff that would benefit from a relationship with DVR liaisons. A plan of action will be formulated for a closer working relationship through this group. After letter sent December 2013, DVR was contacted by Wendy Burdette who wishes to review and rebuild a plan with DVR. A date for the plan meeting has been scheduled March 17, 2014, with Paul Vertrees, Cindy Murray, and Josephine Ko. New Liaison hired in Kent in 2014. VRC Liaison is meeting with Harmony Roebuck and started to attend lunch at the Elders complex monthly. DVR Area 3 / Puyallup Tribe of Indians 7.01 Plan- DRAFT Policy 7.01 Plan and Progress Report Timeframe: July 2014 – June 2015 Annual Due Date: April 2 (Submit Regional Plan submitted to the Assistant Secretary) and April 30 (Submit Assistant Secretary’s Plan submitted to OIP). Implementation Plan Progress Report (1) Goals/Objectives (2) Activities (3) Expected Outcome (4) Lead Staff and Target Date (5) Status Update for the Fiscal Year Starting Last July 1
1. 7.01 Plan development Insure tribal 7.01 plan development representative identified by each tribe, as their representative for this purpose. Meeting of local DVR staff and Tribal staff will be set up in 2015. Invite Tribal staff to the Quarterly meeting with ODHH, DSB, JJ DDA and DVR. Better understanding of whom DVR should contact for 7.01 planning. Clear tribal representative list Better communication for tribal staff of changes inside DSHS and other partner agencies. Russ Hascom, Puyallup Tribe of Indians Director (253) 680-5481 Teresa Cruell, Puyallup Tribe of Indians Family Services Director (253) 573-7919 Ronice Goforth, Puyallup Tribe of Indians TERO Director (253) 573-7846 Michelle McClendon, Puyallup Tribe of Indians PTOP – TERO (253) 573-7985 Cindy Murray will continue to send out information on Quarterly 7.01 meeting to distribution list for the Puyallup Tribe of Indians throughout 2015. Plan is in Draft form until the plan has been submitted for approval by the Tribe and an email is sent to Cindy stating it has been approved. Loni and Ronice will communicate who is taking over for 7.01 development in 2015. Meeting will be scheduled every two months with local liaison staff.
Cindy Murray, DVR Program Specialist 3 (360) 664-3071 April 1, 2015 2. Share any trainings developed at DVR with Tribal Email Distribution List. Distribute the Monthly newsletter with the training schedule via email. Contact TVR staff through the distribution list to inform them of training outside the Newsletter. Tribal line staff to attend an orientation presentation by DVR liaison at a staff meeting. Tribal staff have a greater opportunity to attend trainings at no cost. Both DVR and Tribal staff train together on the newest materials available. Better understanding of the VR process for Tribal staff. Russ Hascom, Puyallup Tribe of Indians Director (253) 680-5481 Teresa Cruell, Puyallup Tribe of Indians Family Services Director (253) 573-7919 Ronice Goforth, Puyallup Tribe of Indians TERO Director (253) 573-7846 Loni Greninger from OIP will assist with setting up bi-monthly meetings. Loni will also assist as needed to schedule Orientation again in 2015 for the spring and fall with Michelle McClendon.
(360) 664-3071 April 2015 3. Develop local DVR outreach to Tribe. Tacoma and Puyallup will assign as staff member as the liaison to the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. A plan will be developed to have regular outreach to the tribe and its citizens. DVR will participate in Health Fair and other tribal events as requested. DVR will bring Orientation to the Tribal office for clients. Develop at least a quarterly meeting between liaisons and tribal line staff. DVR liaisons will attend Better communication. Better understanding of programs, services and changes inside DVR that effect the Tribe and their clients. Building relationships with staff and citizens in the tribal community making referrals to DVR smoother. DVR staff will learn about Tribal resources Russ Hascom, Puyallup Tribe of Indians Director (253) 680-5481 Teresa Cruell, Puyallup Tribe of Indians Family Services Director (253) 573-7919 Ronice Goforth, Puyallup Tribe of Indians TERO Director (253) 573-7846 Puyallup DVR office is in the process of hiring a new Tribal Liaison who has the back ground that will make them an appropriate liaison to the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. DVR has been invited to attend: Pierce County Construction Carrier Day in November 2015, Michelle is the lead. DVR has been invited to attend the POWWOW in September 2015. DVR has been invited to participate with the 2015 Canoe Journey activities. Tribal Cultural Director Connie McCloud will be invited to attend a joint Unit meeting for the Tacoma and Puyallup office in 2015 to speak on The Puyallup Tribe of Indians culture. Provided releases of information, org charts and contact lists for the Olympic Unit 02/26/15 via
April 1, 2015 2. Make DVR trainings available to tribal staff and clients. Possible trainings: rehabilitation academy, assistive technology, ticket to work, benefits planning, WorkStrides. Support tribal staff to become WorkStrides trainers, if desired. DVR will send training schedule to tribe to include DVR Newsletter. Invite Quinault Nation Distribution list to the Quarterly Meeting in the Central Area. Increase resource sharing Cindy Murray, DVR Program Specialist 360-664-3071 April 2015 Tribal Staff will continue to be added to distribution list for emails from Area Office. Scheduled quarterly meeting for 2015 alternating Host responsibilities between DVR, DSB and Tribes. Included DSHS/Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing [ODHH], DDA and DSB in quarterly meetings. March 17, 2015- Tribal June, 16, 2015 - DVR October 20, 2015 - DSB 3. DVR to visit Quinault Nation to help develop staff and customer awareness. DVR will attend Health & Resource Fairs. DVR will provide an orientation to all Tribal Staff at a meeting in Taholah. DVR will come to Taholah to meet with customers as needed. Built a relationship with Tribal staff to help tribal customer have a smoother transition through the DVR process. Aliza Brown, Quinault Nation Social Service Manager Evelyn Long, Quinault Nation Cindy will send an email to Jeri Baron at , Aliza Brown, Evelyn Long, Amy Lystad and Tina Bredengerd regarding attending a Quarterly Staff meeting at the Quinault Nation Health Center. DVR will present the Orientation that is given to every new customer at DVR, time will be set aside to take questions and a plan will be developed for a roll out to tribal citizens with 5 weeks from staff Orientation. To be developed by August 2015.
DVR Area 3 / Shoalwater Bay Tribe 7.01 Plan - DRAFT Policy 7.01 Plan and Progress Report Timeframe: June 2014 – July 2015 Annual Due Date: April 2 (Submit Regional Plan submitted to the Assistant Secretary) and April 30 (Submit Assistant Secretary’s Plan submitted to OIP). Implementation Plan Progress Report (1) Goals/Objectives (2) Activities (3) Expected Outcome (4) Lead Staff and Target Date (5) Status Update for the Fiscal Year Starting Last July 1 1. Insure tribal 7.01 Plan development representatives identified by each tribe, as their representative for this purpose. OIP Regional Manager will set up a time for DVR and Tribe to meet to develop a plan for 2015. Draft plan will be sent to Tribe Distribution list for review. Better understanding of whom DVR should work with for 7.01 planning. Clear tribal representative list. Better communication between Tribal VR and DVR staff, which results in better customer service for joint VR customers. Paul Vertrees DVR Area 3 Manager (360) 664-3065 Cindy Murray Program Specialist 3 (360) 664-3071 April 2015 Appointment set to develop plan on March 31, 2015. Scheduled quarterly meeting for 2015 alternating Host responsibilities between DVR, DSB and Tribes. Included DSHS/Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing [ODHH] and DSB in quarterly meetings. March 17, 2015 - Tribal June, 16, 2015 - DVR October 20, 2015 - DSB Plan is in Draft form until the plan has been submitted for approval by the Tribal staff. 2.
April 1, 2015 2. Establish lines of communication and outreach with the DVR Shelton and Tumwater office. Rebecca Morey and Cathi Monroe will meet with Rosetta LaClair throughout 2015. Yearly DVR and the Skokomish Indian Tribe will review how the communication is working, adjusting the plan as needed. DVR will participate in upcoming tribal events throughout 2015 to include TANF job fair. DVR will man informational tables at events as requested and volunteer to assist where needed. Better collaboration on VR issues to include joint services to tribal members. Better working relationship between tribal staff and DVR. Effective and culturally sensitive case management. Carol Cordova, Skokomish Tribe VR Coordinator (360) 426-7788 Rosetta LaClair Lead Counselor (360) 426-7788 Rebecca Morey, DVR VR Counselor (360) 427-2038 Cathy Monroe, DVR VR Counselor (360) 664-3069
Cindy Murray, DVR Program Specialist (360) 664-3071 December 2015 3. Build a collaboration relationship between TVR, DVR, JJ and DDA. DVR will visit school with TVR staff for outreach to students who could benefit from joint services. DVR will invite JJ, and DDA to participate in activities with TVR. Successful outreach to tribal members to increase joint customers. Increase in service delivery to tribal members. Carol Cordova, Skokomish Tribe VR Coordinator (360) 426-7788 Rosetta LaClair Lead Counselor (360) 426-7788 Rebecca Morey, DVR VR Counselor Quarterly Meeting invite sent out via email to all divisions listed on a regular basis.
customers. VR counselor (360) 426-3821 Paul Vertrees DVR Area 3 Manager (360) 664-3065 Cindy Murray Program Specialist (360) 664-3071 April 2015 03/20/2015 updated Lead Staff via email from June Krise. 3. DVR will clarify rolls or liaisons inside DSHS and DVR. DVR will provide a list of names and short outline of rolls to Carol Cordova. Better understand of whom to contact in DSHS/DVR. Cindy Murray Program Specialist (360) 664-3071 All new liaisons will attend the Governor’s Office Government to Government Training in 2015. Two policy 7.01 trainings will be held in 2015 for DVR liaisons to attend. The tribes throughout Area 3 will
April 1, 2015 3. Improved understanding of DVR by Tribal community and staff. Article on VR in Tribal newspaper DVR to have booth every other year at the Suquamish Community Health Fair. increased community awareness of vocational rehabilitation resources Sharon S. Henson Suquamish Tribe Director of Human Services (360) 394-8474 Jacinda Lawrence Suquamish Tribe Case Manager (360) 394-8412 Paul Vertrees DVR Area 3 Manager (360) 664-3065