TCRS monitors and manages statewide Vocational Rehabilitation contracts for job placement services to adults and Transition services to both students and youth with a disability. TCRS is the lead for increasing and ensuring Transition services are being provided statewide. We provide training, technical assistance, and outreach to both DRS Staff and external Vendors. TCRS is engaged with and participates in numerous community and state organizations, boards, and committees. Additionally, TCRS participates in the development of Memorandum of Understandings (MOU) and Interagency Agreements (IGA) that apply to our work.
FY24 Highlights
TCRS continues to make changes that align with our goals. Following the reorganization in FY23, we continued to focus on reimagining our bureau and how to become most efficient in FY24. As staff began to learn and grow in their roles created by the reorganization, this created further reach and an expansion of support from TCRS.
- Development of increased and simplified supports for DRS Field Offices and Providers.
- Advanced planning for effectively supporting services implemented with FY 25 contracts.
- Rethinking TCRS coverage and support throughout the state to fit the need and demand for services in response to Contract Advisor vacancies.
- Created a new webpage on the IDHS website for those interested in a Becoming a New Vocational Rehabilitation Provider.
- Streamlining, simplifying, and reviewing our contract process to improve overall efficiency.
- Monitored and managed at least 400 different contracts during the fiscal year.
Vision for 2025
TCRS will continue to grow and improve the services and supports offered to providers and DRS Field Offices. Our goal is to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities through the services provided under the contract. We will continue to be a valued and respected resource to our community and educational partners.
We will accomplish our goals through:
- Improved knowledge of TCRS and Vocational Rehabilitation.
- Consistent engagement and collaboration with Providers, DRS Field Offices, and DRS Leadership.
- Providing well informed guidance and responses, education, and support to all who work with us.
We are successful because of our ability and willingness to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
