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Vocational Rehabilitation Services

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What is Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS)? Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) helps San Mateo County residents with employment barriers and disabilities attain their maximum vocational potential through counseling, case management, assessment, and vocational training. Established in the 1960's, VRS is the first service of its kind in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our Mission Our mission is to empower people with employment barriers in the attainment of their employment goals through a unique public/private partnership that strives to enhance self esteem and dignity and create opportunities that lead to self sufficiency. Our Partners VRS partners with governmental and community-based organizations such as California State Department of Rehabilitation, San Mateo County Mental Health Services, PeninsulaWorks, Alcohol and Drug Services, and others while also partnering with public and private employers who directly hire from VRS VRS offers a comprehensive set of services including: Individual and group vocational counseling Vocational assessment/adjustment in a “real work” setting Vocational testing - interest and aptitude testing Referral for job training and educational programs Financial Empowerment Project (FEP) and Advocacy Assistance Job seeking skills Job development/job placement/job coaching  Assistance with applications and resumes Coordination of resources to meet transportation needs Linkage to Peninsula Works partners for additional services The opportunity to learn new skills and receive valuable work experience in the WorkCenter, the Catering Connection, and other Community Partners  Together, our mission is to empower our clients by helping them improve their self-esteem and creating vocational opportunities that lead to self-sufficiency.