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KENTUCKY
Department
of Vocational Rehabilitation
2002
ANNUAL REPORT
2002 Statewide Council for Vocational Rehabilitation
2002
in Review
Supported
Employment
Rehabilitation
Technology
Consumer
Satisfaction
Carl
D. Perkins Center
Partnerships
Deaf/Hard
of Hearing Services
S.E.T
Training
Inside the Numbers
Consumers
in the news
The Department of Vocational Rehabilitation is a program that has enjoyed a long and productive history in the commonwealth. Our success is largely due to having a highly skilled and diverse workforce that believes in the abilities of individuals with disabilities, values participatory leadership, embraces collaboration and partnerships.
We are fortunate to have received
support from our State Council for Vocational Rehabilitation, legislators, advocacy
groups, consumers, and employers.
Throughout this annual report we
have included information about the types of services provided and the number
of individuals that have benefited in terms of employment. We provide services
to eligible individuals at approximately sixty district offices, one-stop centers,
schools, community centers, mental health facilities, and numerous other locations
throughout the state.
The Carl D. Perkins Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center is our state owned and operated facility that provides a variety of services, on campus, to assist consumers of the Vocational Rehabilitation program to achieve employment and independence. We look forward to many more productive years and numerous successes as we continue to work with state, federal, and public partners interested in the employment of individuals with disabilities. I want to express my thanks and appreciation to all of our staff for the outstanding job they do each day in serving individuals with disabilities, especially those with the most significant disabilities. Our staff have been good stewards of the resources received and will continue to do so in the up coming years.
Sincerely,
Commissioner Bruce Crump
As secretary of the Cabinet for Workforce
Development, I am excited about the opportunities our agency provides for Kentuckians
– for all Kentuckians –regardless of where they live, what their
educational levels are, or under what circumstances they enter the workforce.
The Cabinet for Workforce Development provides Kentuckians with opportunities
they deserve – opportunities for job training, opportunities for adult
and technical education and opportunities for employment.
The Department of Vocational Rehabilitation continues to play an important role
in the cabinet by assisting people with disabilities to enter the workforce.
More importantly, the department helps people become self-sufficient members
of society by providing them with opportunities to prove themselves in education
and in the workforce.
I want to thank the Statewide Council for Vocational Rehabilitation and every
DVR consumer and staff member for the important contributions they make to the
workforce of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Sincerely,
Secretary Allen D. Rose
Statewide Council
for Vocational Rehabilitation
David H. Allgood, Co-chair
Louisville
John Basham
Louisville
Danny Belcher
Preston
Roland Blahnik
Louisville
Don Bozarth
Midway
H. Howell Brady, Jr.
Georgetown
Bruce Crump, Commissioner
Frankfort
Jimmy Duff
Eddyville
Cheryl Ellis
Corbin
Gerry Gordon-Brown
Frankfort
Carl D. Hall
Prestonsburg
Pamela Hancock, Chairperson
Henderson
Don R. Horn
Owensboro
Marlene Huff
Lexington
Jason Jones
Lexington
Gloria Jordan
Berea
Preston Lewis
Frankfort
Paulette Logsdon
Louisville
Darrell Mattingly
Lebanon
Leah B. McCain-Settles
Lexington
Kathryn McGee
Edgewood
J. Carl Metz
New Castle
Benjamin Richmond
Louisville
George Warren
Henderson
Carolyn Wheeler
Lexington
Jimmy Wise
Dwale
Welcome ABOARD
April 15, 2002 was a big day for
the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). It was on that day the Cabinet
for Workforce Development Secretary Allen D. Rose announced the appointment
of Bruce Crump as the new commissioner of the department. The announcement came
with very little surprise considering Bruce has worked in the vocational rehabilitation
field for 27 years, the last seven spent as deputy commissioner.
Bruce brings with him a vast array of accomplishments and experience. He earned
a bachelor's degree in psychology from Eastern Kentucky University in 1974 and
joined the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation in 1975. He worked as a certified
rehabilitation counselor in local offices in LaGrange, Pee Wee Valley, Louisville
for 18 years and as a field administrator in Lexington.
During this time, he earned a master's
degree in counseling psychology from Spalding University in Louisville.
He came to the department's central office in Frankfort as a staff assistant
in 1993 and became deputy commissioner in 1995.
Bruce holds the distinction of being
the first commissioner of DVR to have American Sign Language as his second language.
The appointment of Bruce came with great praise from staff across Kentucky who have developed a deep respect for a person that has dedicated his career to persons with disabilities.
Spotlight on Employers
The Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
could not survive without the support of the business community. Fortunately
for persons with disabilities that relationship continues to be a strong one.
Never is that more evident than at the Statewide Council for Vocational Rehabilitation's
(SCVR) annual
employer recognition dinner and this year's gathering was no different. More
than 100 guests, made up of employers, Statewide Council members and vocational
rehabilitation staff, gathered at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington
on Sunday, June 9 to honor the business community. A community that is vital
to consumers according to Pam Hancock, chairperson of the SCVR.
“Employers play an intricate
role in the public VR Program,” Hancock said. “People who work live
longer, more productive, and happier lives and without employers the quality
of life for people with disabilities would be diminished.”
Commissioner Bruce Crump was in charge
of the event for the first time as the holder of the department's highest position.
Employers are recognized each year for their success in hiring and working with
individuals with disabilities. A list of employers receiving awards follows:
East Louisville Animal
Hospital - Louisville
Burnside Marina - Burnside
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital - Somerset
Betty Hawkins - Frankfort
Danville Center for Health & Rehabilitation - Danville
Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites - Hopkinsville
Food City Middlesboro - Middlesboro
Atria - Elizabethtown
McDonalds - Morehead
St. Elizabeth Medical Center - Florence
K Mart - Henderson
Service Tool & Plastics - Henderson
Stephens Truck & Trailer Sales - Salyersville
Lexmark International - Lexington
Star Building Company - Lexington
Cox's Auto & Parts Store – Paintsville
Service with a Smile- partnership with supported employment group pays big dividend for one consumer
A big smile, a thank you and a feeling
of satisfaction are the three things most customers leave with when they walk
out the door of Jerry's Restaurant in Mt. Sterling. It has almost become a guarantee
for the past three years since Doris Carter took over the reigns as the cashier
and gift shop manager. Customers can be sure that the last memory of their experience
at Jerry's will be Doris' smile.
It hasn't always been smiles for
Doris, however. In 1986 while working as a licensed practical nurse at St. Joseph
Hospital in Lexington, Ky, she started developing odd symptoms like fatigue
and loss of balance. Those symptoms led to a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
and became the catalyst for her having to leave her job at the hospital in 1988.
"It was a very difficult time
for me," Doris said. "I had always worked before and I got really
depressed."
Doris remained unemployed for six
years until she met with Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Counselor
Larry Hoskins. By the time Hoskins began working with her, she was
spending most of her time in a wheelchair.
First, Hoskins helped Doris obtain
business and computer skills in a technical school setting. He then recruited
the services of Cleo Howard, a supported employment provider with Pathways Inc.
in Mt. Sterling.
Supported employment assists individuals with the most significant disabilities
who are likely to have multiple barriers to employment. The intensive, individualized
approach of supported employment can result in jobs for individuals who have
had little or no previous vocational success.
Supported employment focuses on assisting
the consumer in finding employment in a suitably challenging position in terms
of skill level and interest. Job-site training and ongoing follow-up and support
may also be provided so the consumer can be successful.
According to Howard, the partnership
between her organization and DVR came at just the right time. "When I first
met Doris, she was starting to get real depressed," Howard said. "She
was used to being around other people and without being able to work - it was
starting to get to her."
Together, Hoskins and Howard were
able to find a great employer who needed a dependable and charismatic employee.
That employer was Carter Cornett of Jerry's Restaurant.
"Doris is a great employee -
I have given her more and more responsibility over the years and she's always
stepped up," Carter said."I've had some really good experiences working
with Cleo and VR over the years."
At first, Doris wasn't sure if she could take the strain of standing for long
periods of time.
Fortunately, Fred Bate, DVR rehabilitation
technologist, was able to get a special chair designed for her thatallows
her to do her job with less strain.
In addition her condition has improved
enough that she no longer needs a wheelchair. She is doing so well that she
now does the ordering and stocking of the small gift shop located in the lobby
at Jerry's.
When talking with Doris, it doesn't
take long to realize that she has a gift for working with other people. She
will tell you quickly that sitting at home alone was not for her.
"This job has meant the world to me. I feel like (Vocational Rehabilitation)
has given me a new life."
*** 787 Kentuckians used supported employment in 2002. 270 achieved their career goals.
Survey SAYS ...
In 2002, at the direction of the
Statewide Council for Vocational Rehabilitation, the department conducted a
satisfaction survey of consumers who received rehabilitation technology (RT)
services in the FY 2000 and FY 2001 and the department's 140 counselors. These
services include things like adaptive equipment, vehicle modifications, assistive
software, workstation accommodations, etc. that are necessary for employment.
The results of the survey were very
positive.
Survey forms were mailed to 1,079
consumers. A slightly different form was sent to the department's vocational
rehabilitation counselors. A total of 387 consumers or 35.9% responded, an impressive
return rate for a mail survey. Eighty counselors or 57.1%, responded.
More than 98% of the consumers felt
they were treated well by the rehabilitation staff and more than 94% reported
the services they received met their rehabilitation technology needs.
The satisfaction survey found that among counselors, 97% felt that the services
met the rehabilitation technology needs of their consumers. These results represent
a very high level of satisfaction among both groups.
Seven hundred and fifty-seven (757)
individuals with significant disabilities received RT services in FY 2002. Of
all eligible individuals who receive RT services, approximately 89% complete
their programs successfully employed with an average weekly pay of $348.
Over fifty percent (50%) obtain health insurance coverage through their jobs. About twenty-two (22%) receive Social Security benefits at some time during their rehabilitation program.
*** Of all eligible individuals who receive RT services, approximately 89% complete their programs successfully employed.
Satisfied CUSTOMERS
Consumers of the Department of Vocational
Rehabilitation praise of the rehabilitation services they received. The University
of Kentucky Survey Research Center, on behalf of the Statewide Council for Vocational
Rehabilitation, contacted a random sample of consumers by telephone between
October and November, 2002, to obtain information regarding the experiences
of consumers whose cases were closed in fiscal year 2002.
One thousand and sixty (1060) individuals
representing all types of case closures and all regions of Kentucky completed
the survey.
More than nine out of ten (92.0%)
individuals who obtained jobs rated the department's services as "good"
or "very good." Ninety percent of this group reported being satisfied
with their employment.
Over ninety percent (92.2%) percent
indicated that they would return to vocational rehabilitation if
additional services were needed. Overall, 86.0 percent of respondents were satisfied
with the services they received and 89.4 percent would return to the department
for additional services, if needed. A very high percentage of all respondents
(94.1%) reported that they were treated courteously by department staff.
The specific services that received
the highest satisfaction rating among those who achieved positive employment
outcomes were counseling, educational services, vocational services, and the
Carl D. Perkins Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center.
The results of the survey indicate
that the great majority of consumers feel
positive about their experiences with the department.
*** Nearly one out of three individuals served by the department in FY 2002 was considered to have a most significant disability.
It’s never TOO LATE - External Diploma program turning heads in Eastern Kentucky
All Kentuckians are familiar with
the slogan "Education Pays". This is proving true for participants
in the National External Diploma Program (EDP) at the Carl D. Perkins Rehabilitation
Center.
The National External Diploma Program is an adult applied performance, competency
based assessment program that awards a high school diploma to skilled adults
who have acquired high school level skills through life and work experiences.
Since July, l996, the Carl D. Perkins
Rehabilitation Center has been offering consumers as well as persons in the
community the opportunity to participate in the EDP. Through a cooperative effort
with Paintsville High School ll4 people have received their high school diplomas.
Currently, the EDP site is the only one in Kentucky. Nationally, there are over
l00 EDP sites in ll states and Washington D.C.
During fiscal year 200l-2002, 61
applicants enrolled in the EDP. Of this number, 31 completed the diagnostic
phase and entered the assessment phase. There were 28 enrollees who completed
the program and earned a high school diploma.
Lorie Goff received her diploma in
September, 2002. She is currently attending Eastern Kentucky Barber School in
Paintsville. Lorie decided to get her high school diploma because she wanted
to better herself and make a better life for her family.
"The External Diploma Program
was hard, but I'm glad it was because I learned so much," Goff said.
Once Lorie completes her training
and does the required internship, she would like to have her own barbershop.
Margie Kiser completed the requirements
for her diploma in September, 2002. Margie decided to return to school after
52 years. She had worked at various jobs and raised a family. Margie always
wanted to get her diploma. She did it for her own personal satisfaction as well
as to show her children and grandchildren how important an education is. She
also wanted to be able to read better and do math more easily. Margie reports
that completing the diploma was harder than she thought it would be, but was
well worth the effort.
After receiving his diploma in December,
2002, Michael Fields of Pikeville began
living his long sought after dream of becoming a police officer. After completing
preliminary testing and
evaluation at Eastern Kentucky University, Michael took a job with the Elkhorn
City Police Department. He would like to eventually work with the Department
of Transportation and Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement.
"I always had a hard time with math and the staff took the time and effort to work with me one on one,” Fields said. “They made an extra effort and I can't say enough good things about EDP."
*** The Vocational Training Programs at CDPCRC include: Child Care, Cosmetology, Graphic Arts, Food Service, Building Maintenance, Small Engine Repair, and Materials Handling.
The CDPCRC served 1264 persons through
all in-house, mobile testing,
and outpatient programs and services for the FY.
The CDPCRC provided one or more
services which assisted 190 individuals
achieve positive employment outcomes.
Average daily enrollment for the
year increased to 165 for FY 2002
from the FY 2001 average of 157.
There were 564 program completions
recorded for the year.*
The overall program completion rate was 80%.
There were 570 referrals accepted for in-house services.
* This does not reflect the number
of individuals completing programs since an individual may proceed
along a continuum of care from evaluation, to work adjustment, to skill training,
etc.
Lending SUPPORT - DVR lends
a hand with development of Kentucky Business Leadership Network
Making a living, providing for a family, giving back to society, building self-esteem…the
list of reasons why a person with a disability would want to go to work is endless.
Increase production and profits, find reliable employees, help the local community
increase revenue, improve image…the list of benefits for an employer who
hires a person with a disability can be just as
endless.
It is a very simple business principle,
"success breeds success." Any business leader will tell you that employers
like to use methods that have already been successful for other employers. Since
1994, that principle has been the foundation for Business Leadership Networks
all across America who believe in giving individuals with disabilities the chance
to earn a living.
Luckily for people with disabilities
in Kentucky, the Kentucky Business Leadership Network (KYBLN) is one of the
best in the business. The KYBLN was recently recognized by the Department of
Labor as one of the top five such networks in the country out of 33 currently
in operation.
The KYBLN is a cooperative effort
between business leaders across the state and a group of
service providers who specialize in helping people with disabilities find work.
The Kentucky Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is one of the chief
partners in the effort. Taylor Carter, a DVR job placement specialist in Frankfort
recently was credited with the first job placement using the KYBLN's website.
"He entered information on a
couple of his clients whom he felt were qualified for a position. One of them
got the job as a Document Control Specialist with Bank One," says Claudia
Ernharth, the KYBLN's project coordinator. "We're very excited to have
our first placement linked to the KYBLN."
Ernharth says the website, that works
like the popular Internet job sites, is now up and running at full capacity.
The website http://www.kybln.org gives employers a pool of qualified applicants
to choose from while providing a new resource for people with disabilities who
need a job. It also provides another useful tool for counselors and job placement
specialists to use for DVR consumers. They can post resumes to the website to
gain exposure to potential employers for their consumers.
The business principle that started
it all continues to be the crucial selling point for businesses
wanting to get involved.
Dave Riggins, executive director for Lexington Partnership for Workforce Development, Inc, may have said it the best. "Companies today need highly skilled employees, and the Kentucky Business Leadership Network is doing its part to promote a much-too-often neglected segment of our workforce: Kentuckians with disabilities."
*** The KYBLN ranks fifth in the nation according to the Department of Labor.
Deaf /Hard of Hearing Services
A Positive ATTITUDE - Consumer finds his niche in the business community with help from DVR services
It's not about the two hearing aids
in his ears. It's not about the dual knee replacement surgery lurking on the
horizon. It's not about his 68-year-old body or his inability to do the things
the way he did them in his 20s. For Shelbyville resident Phil Sanchez, it's
about attitude, determination and work ethic.
Phil came to the Department of Vocational
Rehabilitation the second time in January 1999 after a work related injury at
Toyota. This second go round made, as he puts it, "all the difference in
my life." This is where he met up with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
Lori Bishop. He was able to work with Bishop because of a profound hearing loss
unrelated to his work injury.
With the help of Bishop and the department's
self-employment enterprise program, Phil opened his own pest control business
in Frankfort. He had 15 years of experience in pest control and wanted to put
it to good use.
Success came instantly as Phil earned $70,000 in his first full year of business.
That is pretty good
considering he was out of work for almost 10 years before meeting Bishop.
The two are quick, however, to share the credit. "We couldn't have done
it without Phil's dedication," Bishop said. "Phil was very involved
in every part of the process - from the business plan down he was very motivated."
Phil doesn't like to take any of the credit away from Bishop. "Lori built
up my confidence more than anything," he said. "If it hadn't been
for DVR and Lori Bishop, I'm not sure where I would be now. It changed my entire
life for the best."
His attitude toward his work did
not go unnoticed either. Shortly after starting his own business, a
competitor offered Phil a management position with his pest control operation.
He accepted the job at Frankfort Pest Control and has never regretted doing
so.
"It's great, I still make a
good living without having all the paperwork and other stuff that goes along
with owning your own business," he said. "The people that I work with
know that I'm always ready to go out with them if that's what it takes to motivate
them."
After spending five minutes with
Phil, it is very apparent why someone would love to have him on his/her workforce.
Like most DVR consumers, it's all about having a positive attitude and he is
no
exception.
"I've always believed that life
is like a bucket - you get out of it whatever you put in to it," Phil said.
"I try to put as many positive things into it as I can, so that's what
I get out."
"I refuse to let anyone change
my attitude," Phil said. "It's the one thing about my day that I'm
always in charge of."
Phil is just one of many consumers who have found success through the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services.
*** In FY 2002, the department served 520 individuals who are deaf, 1,940 who are hard-of-hearing and 32 who are deafblind.
S.E.T for SUCCESS
Remarkable strides have been made
this year in the area of professional development for
employees.
One of the most significant changes
involves the Skills Enhancement Training (SET) for new employees.
SET now consists of three modules offered consecutively three times during the
calendar year. Topics covered during the training include an introduction to
the history, laws and background of the department followed by an intense section
on the implementation of services.
Resources from the community
are explored with representatives from
various agencies volunteering their time to present information on their programs
to the staff. From diversity to marketing, the topics offer a broad overview
of the department's philosophy, goals and expectations for each employee.
The grand finale is a visit to the Carl D. Perkins Rehabilitation Center where the staff is encouraged to explore this vital complement of the services that the department provides for consumers.
One of the most innovative changes came through the field administrators suggestion
to implement the High Performance Organization (HPO) philosophy into the training
in order to introduce employees to the team concept as early as possible in
their career with the department. A strong focus on the team concept and high
quality customer service drives the HPO module, the components upon which DVR
services are built.
The SET program is indicative of the path that awaits new employees as they begin their career with the department and its dedication to continuous professional development. Although the mandate to provide a Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) is a federal law, the seriousness with which this is addressed comes from an internal department belief that consumers deserve to have highly qualified and trained individuals providing services to them. This quality is established and reinforced through in-service training opportunities, outside educational resources, mentoring and experience on the job.
Currently there are 27 employees actively enrolled in university programs at
a master's level and six enrolled for their bachelor level degrees. Of these
individuals, 20 are seeking their master's in rehabilitation counseling with
plans to pursue their professional certification as a rehabilitation counselor
once their educational requirements are complete. There are currently 49 employees
that have achieved CRC, 23 eligible to sit for the CRC exam. These 72 employees
and those who are in school provide the foundation for the department's anticipated
achievement of 100% qualification for CSPD by 2010. Many of the educational
opportunities and in-service training programs are made possible through a training
grant provided by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) who is committed
to helping the department reach this goal.
The true reflection of the importance of all the training conducted through and by the department can be found in the success of individuals with disabilities that are served and reach their employment goals.
Standards & INDICATORS
*** Jobs 4557
*** Of those who obtained jobs, the percentage who were competitively employed
and earning above minimum wage: 94.43%
*** The average hourly rate of those individuals competitively employed and
earning above minimum wage: $9.54
*** The percentage of those who received services who became employed: 65.89%
*** The ratio of individuals from
minority backgrounds who received services compared to the ratio of whites who
received services: .82
The national standard is .80
*** Of those who were competitively employed and earning above minimum wage, the percentage increase in those who supported themselves when applying for services and those who supported themselves at case closure: 72.5%
*** Of those who were competitively employed, the percentage who have significant disabilities: 99.6%
Advocating for others is what it's all about for Southern Kentucky's Marsha Vanhook
Awards were piling up. Committees were begging for help. Accolades were being thrown towards her almost daily. Until recently, however, a job that was worthy of her talent and education was the one thing Marsha VanHook had not yet received.
Since December 2001, that problem has been rectified. Marsha now works in Somerset
for The ARC of Kentucky as project director of Advocates in Action. Although
she has her BA in rehabilitation counseling from Eastern Kentucky University,
this job is her first opportunity to truly use her skills to earn a paycheck.
That doesn't mean, however, that this is her first opportunity to make a difference.
Marsha has served on dozens of committees and has been a true leader in the
world of advocacy for many years now.
Many organizations and service providers have recognized Marsha's efforts as
well. She has been honored on the local, state and national levels for fighting
for the rights of persons with disabilities. Her most recent award came from
the National Developmental Disabilities Council in Washington D.C. She was given
the Tecla Jaskulski Public Policy Award back in July of 2002. She was the first
Kentuckian to ever receive the honor.
With all the accolades, one might assume that Marsha is in demand for a high-profile
job. Until recently, that was not the case. Since her early battles to get public
transportation in Pulaski County everyone has wanted her help and expertise,
but few came offering a paying job.
"Everyone wanted me to be on their board or committee at first," Marsha
said. "Most companies wanted me on a volunteer basis. I was always busy,
but I wasn't getting paid for it."
The journey began many years ago when Marsha was still in school at Eubank High
School in Pulaski County. Her first Vocational Rehabilitation counselor was
Grace Marsh. Ms. Marsh helped Marsha with college and encouraged her to find
employment. Marsha is quick to give her counselor credit. "I wish (Grace)
could have been here today to see what all I've accomplished," Marsha said.
"Unfortunately, she passed away before I got this far."
Marsha's first job was in Louisville for Goodwill in 1984 after graduating from
college and has included many stops on the way with various positions and responsibilities.
She says now, however, that she is happier than ever because she's doing a job
that she was perhaps born to do. She is also quick to throw out names of people
who have helped her along the way. Those include Steve Shannon, who offered
her the job with The ARC of Kentucky and her current VR counselor, Jane Ann
Botzman.
"It's very good to know that if I need help with something, Jane Ann helps
out, she said. "Vocational Rehabilitation really works - they have really
stood behind me and I'd like to thank them for putting up with me for so long."
The Department isn't really "putting up with her," as she says it,
anymore. She has reached her career goal, a point that she is very proud to
have accomplished. "I like to know that I make a difference and I'm doing
something I'm good at," she said. "Everybody has to have a reason
to get up in the morning. If I wasn't doing this I'd be depressed all the time."
She also says that working with rehabilitation technology has made her job much
easier. Barney Fleming, who works with DVR through a contract with the University
of Kentucky, has helped her with a laptop computer and several hours of tutoring.
As far as the ever growing plethora of awards that fill the walls of her Somerset
apartment, Marsha has yet to lose sight of what is most important to her. "No
matter how many awards you give me - they just hang on the wall," she said.
"When I go down to the post office and my paycheck comes in, that's my
biggest reward."
The battle has not ended for Marsha and her struggle to deal with the complications of epilepsy and cerebral palsy while holding down an important job. Her latest issue, Medicaid Buy-In, is one that is sure to test her once again. There is no doubt in the minds of those who know her that she is more than capable of getting the job done the same as she always has in the past
JOBS, JOBS, JOBS, JOBS and more jobs
County Employed
Adair - 17
Allen - 28
Anderson - 24
Ballard - 8
Barren - 45
Bath - 11
Bell -45
Boone - 91
Bourbon - 10
Boyd - 95
Boyle - 48
Bracken - 4
Breathitt - 7
Breckinridge - 4
Bullitt - 61
Butler - 8
Caldwell - 6
Calloway - 36
Campbell - 136
Carlisle - 3
Carroll - 9
Carte - 73
Casey - 13
Christian - 80
Clark - 23
Clay - 12
Clinton - 11
Crittenden - 4
Cumberland - 14
Daviess - 107
Edmonson - 6
Elliott - 4
Estill - 17
Fayette - 515
Fleming - 21
Floyd - 102
Franklin - 104
Fulton - 3
Gallatin - 2
Garrard - 14
Grant - 18
Graves - 23
Grayson - 9
Green - 8
Greenup - 63
Hancock - 3
Hardin - 89
Harlan - 73
Harrison - 7
Hart - 18
Henderson - 73
Henry - 20
Hickman - 6
Hopkins - 33
Jackson - 6
Jefferson- 536
Jessamine - 42
Johnson- 51
Kenton - 170
Knott - 18
Knox - 24
Larue - 7
Laurel - 54
Lawrence - 19
Lee - 5
Leslie - 3
Letcher - 16
Lewis - 14
Lincoln - 21
Livingston - 4
Logan - 31
Lyon - 7
Madison - 96
Magoffin - 22
Marion - 15
Marshall - 18
Martin - 28
Mason - 17
McCracken - 88
McCreary - 6
McLean - 5
Meade - 12
Menifee - 6
Mercer - 21
Metcalfe - 13
Monroe - 12
Montgomery - 26
Morgan - 25
Muhlenberg - 22
Nelson - 31
Nicholas - 3
Ohio - 23
Oldham - 20
Owen - 9
Owsley - 12
Pendleton - 0
Perry - 41
Pike - 101
Powell - 7
Pulaski - 32
Robertson - 1
Rockcastle - 8
Rowan - 63
Russell - 22
Scott - 28
Shelby - 28
Simpson - 16
Spencer - 14
Taylor - 25
Todd - 14
Trigg - 15
Trimble - 6
Union - 14
Warren - 195
Washington - 7
Wayne - 10
Webster - 21
Whitley - 46
Wolfe - 7
Woodford - 11
The Kentucky Department
of Vocational Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision
of services and provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation including auxiliary
aids and
services necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity
to participate in all programs and activities.