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want help getting a job? employment-Focused Transition Services Do you have a diagnosed disability (IeP or 504)? S iletz T ribal V ocational R ehabilitation P rogram You could be eligible for STVRP services. Dear Student and Parent/Guardian, Did you know that a student may qualify for and benefit from support to strengthen his or her ability to go to work after high school ends? Did you know that the plan- ning process for getting needed support starts while a student is still in high school? The Siletz Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program (STVRP) provides staff in schools to offer employment-related assistance to students who are on Individualized Education Plans (IEP) or 504 plans and may benefit from assistance in transitioning out of high school into the world of work. STVRP has a partnership with your local school district to inform you that you may qualify for services. Much like school supports that allow for a better chance to complete high school, employment supports are based on indi- vidual needs and services are specific to each person to achieve the goal of employment. Your TVR counselor will work with you to help determine how your disability affects your ability to go to work. If you are eligible for STVRP services, you and your TVR counselor will focus on how to assist you with making your transition out of high school into employment. If you are interested in more information about STVRP and/or scheduling a meeting with the TVR counselor assigned to your school district, please contact: Steps in working with the Siletz Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program (STVRP) Step 1: Establish contact with the STVRP counselor assigned to your school and schedule a meeting. Your first meeting with a STVRP counselor will be to gather information about you and your needs, and to discuss whether the STVRP fits for you. If the program is for you … Step 2: Sign an application and a STVRP counselor will deter- mine whether or not you’re eligible for services by talking with you about your needs, your disability and what barriers you have as a result. The counselor also may need to do some additional testing and will read through your school records. Step 3: Once you’re eligible, you’ll meet with your STVRP counselor to discuss your goals and plans for employment. STVRP counselors can provide guidance and counseling to students who need help deter- mining their goals or planning for what they want after high school. Step 4: You’ll also work with your STVRP counselor to discuss the impact of your barriers as you work to reach your employment goals and determine what services are necessary to help you reach your goals. You can get the help you need – schedule your appointment today! How to contact STVRP 800-922-1399 or 541-444-2532 (Siletz office) 503-390-9494 (Salem office) General Council Meeting May3,2014•1p.m.•SiletzTribalCommunityCenter•Siletz,Oregon Call to Order Invocation Flag Salute Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes STVRP in Siletz– 800-922-1399/541-444-2532 STVRP in Salem – 503-390-9494 we look forward to assisting you with your vocational needs! Angie Butler – Program Director Jackie welch – Job Developer/Counselor Selene Rilatos – Program Aide Fawn Glover – Program Aide STBC updating website for Tribal business owners Siletz Tribal Behavioral Health Programs The Siletz Tribal Business Cor- poration is updating its website for every Siletz Tribal member business owner over the next few months and needs your updated information. Marriage Ordinance & Dissolution of Marriage Ordinance Prevention, Outpatient Treatment, and women’s and Men’s Transitional Siletz: 800-600-5599 or 541-444-8286 Eugene: 541-484-4234 Please contact Kimbrali Somes at 541-994-2142, 877-564-7298 or ksomes@stbcorp.net for more information and/or to provide your business information. Tribal Council Committee Reports Tribal Members’ Concerns Chairman’s Report Announcements This a great way to get your busi- ness an online presence if you don’t have a webpage and to increase your presence if you do. Adjourn Salem: 503-390-9494 Portland: 503-238-1512 Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free Help Line – 877-233-4287 For information on Alcoholics Anonymous: aa-oregon.org Time to gather materials for baskets Spring is here and very soon hazel sticks will be ready to pick and peel. Hazel stick gathering is a must for anyone interested in making traditional Siletz baskets. Spruce root can be dug all year round and is used for the weavers or weft of Siletz baskets. Bear grass and maidenhair fern are used for overlay to make our traditional designs or marks in our baskets and both are picked in late summer. Any Tribal members interested in gathering can call Bud Lane at 800-922- 1399, ext. 1320, or 541-444-8320, or e-mail budl@ctsi.nsn.us. Just a reminder – basket materials must be gathered in a timely fashion. Here is a general breakdown of gath- ering times for different materials: May Hazel, willow and fir sticks; spruce roots June Hazel, willow and fir sticks (until mid-June); spruce roots July CeDARR Community efforts Demonstrating the Ability to Rebuild and Restore Mission Statement: Working together as a whole community, we will utilize our resources to eradicate and prevent the use of all illegal drugs, underage drinking and abusive use of alcohol, delinquency and community violence. Fir sticks, spruce roots, bear grass, maidenhair fern August Fir sticks, spruce roots, bear grass, maidenhair fern, hazel sticks (limited), willow sticks September Bear grass, maidenhair fern, wood- wardia fern, spruce roots April 10 Noon Lunch is provided Siletz Community Health Clinic 200 Gwee-Shut Road, Siletz For more information, call 541-444-8267. April 2014 • SiletzNews • 3
