Employment Service & Special Programs (ESSP)
Welcome to the Division of Rehabilitative Services' Employment Service & Special Programs (ESSP) web site. The Office partners with community rehabilitation providers to provide employment and vocational services throughout the state. We provide long-term support fund management; standards oversight of Employment Service Organizations (ESOs); and coordination and support of special programs such as, Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
In addition to our own activities, we have links to important partners and service providers. The Employment Service Organizations Directory provides a search capability for ESOs across the State and a direct link to a number of ESOs that maintain websites.
We are glad you chose to visit us and we hope the information here will assist you.
Recent Updates
- Pre-ETS ESOSC Updates October 25, 2022
- DARS ESO Update November 17, 2021
- DARS ESO Update October 27, 2021
- DAR ESO Update July 28, 2021
- ESO Outcome Report Side by Side Comparison FY16-FY21
- DARS/ESO Update April 28, 2021
- DARS/ESO Update February 24, 2021
- Pre-ETS Update February 24, 2021
- Adding Work-Based Learning Service Options
- ESO Vendor Agreement Modification Template
- DARS/ESO update January 27, 2021
- Checklist for contract workers required to complete DHRM sexual harassment training
Vendor Agreement Documents
- APPENDIX B - Provision of Short-term Training Programs 04.01.2023
- APPENDIX C - Provision of Extended Employment Services 04.01.2023
- APPENDIX D - Provision of Supported Employment and Job Coach Training Services 04.01.2023
- APPENDIX E - Provision of Long-Term Follow Along Services Funded through LTESS
- APPENDIX G - IT Security Policy
- APPENDIX H - CARF Accreditation Requirements
- APPENDIX I - Provision of Pre-Employment Transition Services 04.01.2023
- APPENDIX J - Provision of Individual Placement and Support Services by an ESO
- APPENDIX K - Provision of Individual Placement and Support Services-Provider Designation
- APPENDIX L - Provision of EPIC Services
Resources
- District Map
- ESO Scorecard - State Fiscal Year 2024
- ESO Scorecard - State Fiscal Year 2023
- ESO Scorecard - State Fiscal Year 2022
- ESO Scorecard - State Fiscal Year 2021
- ESO Scorecard - State Fiscal Year 2019
- ESO Scorecard - State Fiscal Year 2018
- Informed Choice and Employment
- Successful Competitive Employment for Consumers in Recovery from Serious Mental Illness - A Resource Guide
- Ticket to Work Resources of Interest
- Guidance For Situational Assessments At Hourly Rate For SE Groups
- Recipient Secure Envelope First Time Registration & FAQs
- Group Authorization Feb 20 2013 Vendor Training
- New SE Policy Change Webinar Presentation
Pre-Employment Transition Services Resources
Visit the Pre-ETS & VR Transition Services siteFor questions regarding ESSP, please contact:
Carrie Worrell
Administrative Assistant
Carrie.Worrell@dars.virginia.gov
Main Office: (804) 662-7129
Toll Free Voice: (800) 552-5019
Toll Free TTY: (800) 464-9950
