32 Miss. Code. R. 22-2.7.2
The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor facilitates the informed choice process with knowledge of rehabilitation and the VR process, an understanding of informed choice, information regarding rehabilitation resources and current labor market trends, and the experience of assisting other individuals through the VR process.
It is generally the responsibility of the VR counselor to inform the individual about available options for developing the IPE and for exercising informed choice and to assure that the individual understands the options. MDRS has developed specific brochures and handouts to aid in this process. The counselor assists the individual during the assessment process to discover the individuals strengths, abilities, capabilities, and interests. If appropriate, the counselor encourages the participation of family members and others in the VR process.
The VR counselor also assists the individual in exercising informed choice, informs the individual of services that support the individual in exercising informed choice, and helps the individual link with any necessary support services. The counselor facilitates the development of the individuals ability to gather information and supports the individual in making decisions to the best of the individuals ability. The counselor works with the individual to build relationships and to align resources that will enable the individual to exercise informed choice and to work toward the employment outcome.
32 Miss. Code. R. 22-2.7.2