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Working closely with counselors in the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, RiCH Vocational Services provides benefits counseling, job development, vocational rehabilitation and coaching, and various technology-related training services to people with disabilities in Milwaukee, Racine, Ozaukee, Dane, Washington, Waukesha, Sheboygan, and Fond du Lac counties.

RiCH Vocational Services is different from many other vendors because:

RiCH Vocational Services staff meet with clients in the location that is best for them. Staff members are completely mobile and specially trained to meet with clients in their homes, area libraries, job development centers, DVR offices, or RiCH Company facilities.
RiCH Vocational Services staff tailor each program to a specific client's abilities and needs. The RiCHVS team never works with two clients in the exact same way. Rather, the construction of the program, the level of information and support provided, and even the program's curriculum is customized for each specific client.
RiCH Vocational Services staff are highly trained and are devoted to working with individuals with disabilities. We select staff members who have an extensive history in their area of expertise, and who, more importantly, have a commitment to and passion for working with individuals with disabilities.

To refer clients to RiCH Vocational Services, or for more information about any of the services below, feel free to call toll-free 888-348-6182 extension 11 or e-mail customerservice@therichco.com. RiCH Vocational Services is part of the RiCH Company Family of Companies (FIN/FEIN: 20-0518814).

RiCH Vocational Services has trained staff able to provide the following services to clients under contract with DWD/DVR:

Small Group Business Skills Training: Click here for more information about small group business skills training.

Certified Nurses Assistants Training: Click here for more information about CNA training with guaranteed job placement.

Job Development: We will meet with individuals on a weekly basis. Each week we will talk about potential job leads, contact employers about possible job openings or to find out more about a certain position, and work on developing internet search skills.

Computer training: includes training on using Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Suite: Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, Power Point, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Internet, Email, etc.

Computer Skills: At the end of this course, clients will have mastered basic computer skills including basic computer operation, basic Microsoft Windows usage, and basic Internet usage.
Internet Skills: This course introduces the Internet, the global network of computer networks. The Internet's resources and tools are explored. Topics include history, topology, email, Listserv, telnet, ftp, World Wide Web, and various search engines.
Keyboarding Skills: This course introduces the touch method of keyboarding, as well as the basic operation and functions of the equipment. It emphasizes learning the alphanumeric keyboard, proper technique, and speed control.
Microsoft Office Suite Training: This course trains the student in the use of the Microsoft Office suite. Included are descriptions of and hands-on experiences with word processors, spreadsheets, and databases.
JAWS/Dragon Naturally Speaking Training: This course teaches students how to use the JAWS screen-reader software and the Dragon Naturally Speaking voice recognition software. At the end of the course, students will be able to competently use both programs.
Office Simulation Training: This course provides the student the opportunity to demonstrate and perfect the computer, organizational, and communication skills required to secure employment and/or advancement in the workplace.

Informed Choice Benefits Analysis: A trained benefits counselor will meet with the individual to talk about the benefits that they receive and how working will affect those benefits. After meeting with the individual, the benefits counselor will verify this information with Social Security and write up a report. Each benefits counselor will meet with the individual at a location, which is most convenient for the individual. Examples of locations may include, a DVR office, a job center, a library, a coffee shop, etc.

In-Depth Benefits Analysis: A trained benefits counselor will meet with the individual to talk about the benefits that they receive, other benefits that they may be eligible for, and how working would affect those benefits. After meeting with the individual, the benefits counselor will verify this information with Social Security and any other source from which the individual receives benefits and write up a report. This report will be bound together with several appendixes, which will include quick reference sheets to the information included in the report. After the benefits have been verified and the report has been written, the benefits counselor will meet with the individual again to go over all of the information contained in the report and answer any additional questions that they may have. The benefits counselor will meet with the individual at a location, which is most convenient for them. Examples of locations may include, a DVR office, a job center, a library, a coffee shop, etc.

Plan for Achieving Self Support (PASS): A trained benefits counselor will meet with the individual to talk about the item(s) or service(s) that they are interested in setting aside money into a PASS Plan for to help them achieve a work goal. The counselor will assist the individual in gathering the necessary information to fill out the application. After the application has been filled out it will be sent to the local Social Security office and also to the PASS Cadré in St. Paul, MN.

Job readiness/Comprehensive Job Seeking Skills: This includes cover letter and resume development, interviewing skills and practice interviewing, how to write thank you letters after an interview, and how to do company research.

Advocacy: The instructor will help the individual to learn more about their own disability, information on Job Accommodations, how to file a complaint if the individual feels they are being discriminated against, etc.

Budgeting: The instructor will help the individual figure out how to keep track of their expenses, how to make sure they don't exceed their monthly income, etc.

Job Coaching: An employment specialist will work with the individual on the job and help them become acclimated to what they are to be doing.

Job Retention: When an individual receiving DVR services reaches 90 days of employment.

Computer Vendor: Working with our sister company, RiCH Computer Services, we will build each computer to the specifications that the individual wants or needs. We can fabricate or acquire adaptive equipment or software that they may need including Braille display, Braille Embosser, JAWS, Duxburry, Dragon Naturally Speaking, etc. When a computer is purchased through us, we will come to the individuals house and set it up for them. E-mail sales@therichco.com for more information or for a price quote.


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RiCH Vocational Services is different from many other vendors because: RiCH Vocational Services staff meet with clients in the location that is best for them. Staff members are completely mobile and specially trained to meet with clients in their homes, area libraries, job development centers, DVR offices, or RiCH Company facilities. RiCH Vocational Services staff tailor each program to a specific client's abilities and needs. The RiCHVS team never works with two clients in the exact same way. Rather, the construction of the program, the level of information and support provided, and even the program's curriculum is customized for each specific client. RiCH Vocational Services staff are highly trained and are devoted to working with individuals with disabilities. We select staff members who have an extensive history in their area of expertise, and who, more importantly, have a commitment to and passion for working with individuals with disabilities. To refer clients to RiCH Vocational Services, or for more information about any of the services below, feel free to call toll-free 888-348-6182 extension 11 or e-mail customerservice@therichco.com. RiCH Vocational Services is part of the RiCH Company Family of Companies (FIN/FEIN: 20-0518814). RiCH Vocational Services has trained staff able to provide the following services to clients under contract with DWD/DVR: Small Group Business Skills Training: Click here for more information about small group business skills training. Certified Nurses Assistants Training: Click here for more information about CNA training with guaranteed job placement. Job Development: We will meet with individuals on a weekly basis. Each week we will talk about potential job leads, contact employers about possible job openings or to find out more about a certain position, and work on developing internet search skills. Computer training: includes training on using Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Suite: Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, Power Point, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Internet, Email, etc. Computer Skills: At the end of this course, clients will have mastered basic computer skills including basic computer operation, basic Microsoft Windows usage, and basic Internet usage. Internet Skills: This course introduces the Internet, the global network of computer networks. The Internet's resources and tools are explored. Topics include history, topology, email, Listserv, telnet, ftp, World Wide Web, and various search engines. Keyboarding Skills: This course introduces the touch method of keyboarding, as well as the basic operation and functions of the equipment. It emphasizes learning the alphanumeric keyboard, proper technique, and speed control. Microsoft Office Suite Training: This course trains the student in the use of the Microsoft Office suite. Included are descriptions of and hands-on experiences with word processors, spreadsheets, and databases. JAWS/Dragon Naturally Speaking Training: This course teaches students how to use the JAWS screen-reader software and the Dragon Naturally Speaking voice recognition software. At the end of the course, students will be able to competently use both programs. Office Simulation Training: This course provides the student the opportunity to demonstrate and perfect the computer, organizational, and communication skills required to secure employment and/or advancement in the workplace. Informed Choice Benefits Analysis: A trained benefits counselor will meet with the individual to talk about the benefits that they receive and how working will affect those benefits. After meeting with the individual, the benefits counselor will verify this information with Social Security and write up a report. Each benefits counselor will meet with the individual at a location, which is most convenient for the individual. Examples of locations may include, a DVR office, a job center, a library, a coffee shop, etc. In-Depth Benefits Analysis: A trained benefits counselor will meet with the individual to talk about the benefits that they receive, other benefits that they may be eligible for, and how working would affect those benefits. After meeting with the individual, the benefits counselor will verify this information with Social Security and any other source from which the individual receives benefits and write up a report. This report will be bound together with several appendixes, which will include quick reference sheets to the information included in the report. After the benefits have been verified and the report has been written, the benefits counselor will meet with the individual again to go over all of the information contained in the report and answer any additional questions that they may have. The benefits counselor will meet with the individual at a location, which is most convenient for them. Examples of locations may include, a DVR office, a job center, a library, a coffee shop, etc. Plan for Achieving Self Support (PASS): A trained benefits counselor will meet with the individual to talk about the item(s) or service(s) that they are interested in setting aside money into a PASS Plan for to help them achieve a work goal. The counselor will assist the individual in gathering the necessary information to fill out the application. After the application has been filled out it will be sent to the local Social Security office and also to the PASS Cadré in St. Paul, MN. Job readiness/Comprehensive Job Seeking Skills: This includes cover letter and resume development, interviewing skills and practice interviewing, how to write thank you letters after an interview, and how to do company research. Advocacy: The instructor will help the individual to learn more about their own disability, information on Job Accommodations, how to file a complaint if the individual feels they are being discriminated against, etc. Budgeting: The instructor will help the individual figure out how to keep track of their expenses, how to make sure they don't exceed their monthly income, etc. Job Coaching: An employment specialist will work with the individual on the job and help them become acclimated to what they are to be doing. Job Retention: When an individual receiving DVR services reaches 90 days of employment. Computer Vendor: Working with our sister company, RiCH Computer Services, we will build each computer to the specifications that the individual wants or needs. We can fabricate or acquire adaptive equipment or software that they may need including Braille display, Braille Embosser, JAWS, Duxburry, Dragon Naturally Speaking, etc. When a computer is purchased through us, we will come to the individuals house and set it up for them. E-mail sales@therichco.com for more information or for a price quote.