CSP, Inc. is a Community Rehab Program (CRP) with the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (KOVR).  We assist individuals with disabilities (including mental, physical, learning, and developmental disabilities; blind/vision impaired individuals; deaf/hearing impaired individuals; and veterans with disabilities) find fulfilling employment opportunities in work settings of their choosing.

After a referral from a KOVR counselor, CSP, Inc. helps consumers with:

Comprehensive Assessment

• Meet the consumer and get a summary of the consumer’s disabilities and related impediments to employment.
• Discuss the services the consumer has already received or will be receiving in the near future related to vocational rehabilitation and employment.
• Assess the consumer’s need for rehabilitation technology or job aids.
• Discuss the consumer’s available resources, benefits, and supports the consumer has related to employment.
• Discuss how work will impact benefits and insurance.

Career Planning and Job Readiness

• Discuss what going back to work means to the
• Discuss what the workforce is like.
• Set expectations of what type of job the consumer would like and would be suited to do.
• Give the consumer information regarding appropriate dress and grooming as
• Review of appropriate work

Job Search Assistance

• Identify jobs available meeting the consumer’s abilities and job type wanted.
• Aid in resume preparation if
• Develop interview skills if
• Aid in applying for jobs and following up with prospective
• Aid in hiring process if needed.

Once Hired

• Make sure the consumer has all employment information including: start date, location, job title, and wages/benefits.
• Make sure consumer has transportation lined up to begin working.
• Schedule follow-ups contact at 15, 30, 60, 90 days, or as needed.

Ongoing Employment Support

• Discuss budgeting and the importance of saving money.
• Discuss communication with coworkers and supervisors for job retention/promotion.
• Make sure the consumer has reasonable job accommodation(s) provided if
• Make sure paystubs are submitted timely to SSA if necessary.
• Provide benefit counseling as consumers continue working.

Please contact us today with any questions you might have!