ACCES-VR Vocational
Services in the Hudson Valley
Vocational Services in the Hudson Valley: An approved vendor of Acces-VR
Advocate Homecare is proud to partner with New York State Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) to provide person-centered vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities.
Our mission is to empower each person to discover their strengths, develop workplace skills, achieve meaningful employment, and build long-term independence within their communities.
Career Exploration & Vocational Assessment
Every employment journey begins with understanding the individual.
Our vocational specialists work with participants to identify:
Career interests
Personal strengths and abilities
Transferable skills
Employment barriers
Workplace accommodations
Long-term career goals
Through comprehensive assessments, we help individuals make informed decisions about their future employment.
Job Development & Placement
Finding the right job requires more than submitting applications.
Our employment specialists work closely with local businesses to:
Match individuals with appropriate employment opportunities
Identify employers committed to inclusive hiring
Assist with applications and interviews
Coordinate employer introductions
Support hiring and onboarding
Our goal is long-term employment that matches each individual's interests, strengths, and abilities.
Supported Employment
Some individuals benefit from ongoing employment supports after they begin working.
Our Supported Employment services include:
Individualized job coaching
On-site workplace support
Employer consultation
Performance monitoring
Natural support development
Workplace accommodation assistance
Long-term employment stabilization
These services help individuals maintain successful employment while increasing independence over time.
Youth Transition Services
We assist students and young adults preparing to enter the workforce by providing:
· Career exploration
· Job readiness instruction
· Community-based work experiences
· Workplace readiness training
· Self-advocacy development
· Transition planning
· Postsecondary employment planning
Our services help young adults successfully transition from school to employment and adult life.
Benefits & Career Planning
Employment should improve quality of life.
We help individuals understand:
· How employment affects public benefits
· Career advancement opportunities
· Employment planning
· Long-term career growth
· Workplace supports and accommodations
Person-Centered Service Delivery
Every employment plan is individualized.
Our vocational specialists collaborate with:
· ACCES-VR Counselors
· Families
· Employers
· Medical professionals
· Service Coordinators
· Community partners
Together, we develop employment plans that reflect each individual's goals, interests, strengths, and informed choices, consistent with their Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).
Why Choose Advocate Homecare?
Our team is committed to providing compassionate, individualized services that empower people with disabilities to achieve meaningful employment and greater independence.
We believe employment is more than earning a paycheck—it's about building confidence, developing purpose, creating community connections, and achieving personal success.
Vocational Services
FAQs
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Pre-ETS stands for Pre-Employment Transition Services. This program helps students with disabilities (up to age 22) smoothly transition from high school into the next phase of their lives. Whether the goal is enrolling in college, finding a job, securing an apprenticeship, or joining the military, our Dutchess County vocational counselors provide the training and support to make it happen.
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No, our vocational and Pre-ETS programs are incredibly flexible. We offer one-on-one and group training opportunities year-round, including during the summer and standard school breaks, ensuring students maintain their momentum.
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We work in close conjunction with Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR). By partnering with this state program, we can provide personalized, curriculum-based training—like workplace readiness and self-advocacy instruction—that perfectly aligns with both state standards and the student's personal career aspirations.