The mission of the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) is to enable individuals with disabilities to achieve employment outcomes consistent with their strengths, priorities, needs, abilities, and capabilities.

• Career Counseling
• Job Placement and Supported Employment Services
• Evaluations and Restorations
• Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
• Extended Employment
• Out-of-School Youth Employment Services (OSYES)
• Financial Assessments and Planning
• Benefits Counseling Services
• Work-Related Accommodations and Assistive Technology
• Training Opportunities for Eligible Individuals
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
• Bilingual Services
• Project SEARCH

DVRS Referral Process
Individuals with physical, mental, cognitive, and/or other disability(ies) that result in a substantial impediment to employment may be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services through the DVRS. Referrals to DVRS are received from various entities, including community agencies, school districts, correctional facilities, medical professionals, etc. Individuals can apply for DVRS services on their own or be referred by a family member/guardian, other interested party, or professional.

Age Groups	Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Education Adult Education / Literacy Employment / Training Job Training Supported Employment
Health Services	Intellectual and Developmental Needs Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Learning Disabilities
Treatment Services	In-Community Services Outreach Services Professional Services / Wraparound
Areas Served	State-Wide

Last Updated: 03/09/26