Vocational Rehabilitation in New Jersey

We work with our clients to determine their best career options based on their interests and skill level.

Offers opportunities to try different work situations in a real work environment within the hospital and with nearby community organizations and businesses.

Provides high school students in transition with the vocational skills, occupational therapy, and social skills needed to achieve their career goals.

Prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam.

We teach our clients the skills, habits, and behavior required to be successful in the workplace.

We offer one-on-one and peer-to-peer counseling and support to help manage the transition to work.

[High School Students] We provide clients with training on how to budget, save and manage their money.

Our vocational rehabilitation program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), ensuring that our program meets national quality standards. We coordinate with the local Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) to provide in-school transition services tailored to the needs of the school and students.

Our team of vocational counselors, occupational therapists, professional instructors and rehabilitation assistants works with each individual to determine their interests and abilities before developing a plan to help them achieve their career goals. We offer individual and group counseling to help our clients manage the transition to work and receive the support they need to be successful.

Our curriculum includes opportunities for short-term, on-the-job work experience for both adults and high school age students (15 – 21 years old) and career mentoring provided by professionals in their respective fields. Job training includes a lab assistant program and a computer applications program; MS Office 2016.

Vocational rehabilitation is a specialized program designed to help individuals safely return to work after an illness, injury, or disability. The program focuses on evaluating a person's work-related abilities and providing a structured, goal-oriented plan to help them regain the physical and functional skills needed for their job.

This program is for anyone whose ability to perform their job has been affected by a medical condition. This includes individuals who have experienced a work-related injury, a serious illness, or have a disability that impacts their capacity to meet the physical demands of their employment. The ultimate goal is to help them return to work safely and effectively.

The vocational rehabilitation program offers other services to ensure a successful return to work, including:

• Vocational Evaluation: Assesses your skills, interests, and abilities to help identify suitable job options.
• Job Site Analysis: An on-site evaluation of your workplace to identify the specific physical demands and potential risks of your job.
• Ergonomic Assessment: Provides recommendations for modifying your workstation or tasks to improve safety, prevent re-injury, and accommodate any physical limitations.

We offer vocational rehabilitation and therapy at HMH JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute located at:

65 James Street
Edison, NJ 08820