Employment Service Organizations
There are over 85 community rehabilitation programs (CRPs) throughout the state of Virginia who are approved by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) to provide an array of employment related services to individuals with disabilities. The organizations, known by DARS as Employment Service Organizations (ESOs), operate primarily for the purpose of providing employment and vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. Such services may be provided separately or in combination with other rehabilitation services.
Visit our ESO Interactive Directory to find contact information and more details about Employment Service Organizations.
Becoming a DARS Provider of Supported Employment Services
DARS hosts Quarterly New Provider Workshops for organizations that are interested in partnering with the Division of Rehabilitative Services to provide Supported Employment services for individuals who meet DARS eligibility criteria. Orientation participation is required prior to submitting a vendor application.
It is highly recommended that the DARS website be reviewed for more information prior to participating in the orientation process. It is also recommended that research be completed on the types of services that the Agency provides, CARF requirements, Employment Service Organization (ESO) Scorecards, LTESS, Medicaid Waiver, and Service Needs of the Agency, to determine your organization’s uniqueness.
Workshops are available from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on the following dates.
Part 1 - June 1, 2023 and Part 2 - June 2, 2023
Part 1 - August 30, 2023 and Part 2 - August 31, 2023
Part 1 - November 16, 2023 and Part 2 - November 17, 2023
Part 1 - February 15, 2023 and Part 2 - February 16, 2024
Please contact Anita Mundy, Provider Program Specialist, at (757) 751-0050 or
Anita.Mundy@dars.virginia.gov to request to participate in a scheduled orientation.
CARF: The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission
The Department of Rehabilitative Services is required by Federal and State mandates to establish and monitor standards for Employment Service Organizations providing vocational services to persons with significant disabilities. In September 1998, DARS established that CARF Accreditation/ Standards would be used for Virginia Employment Service Organizations providing vocational services to consumers. For information on CARF - The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission, visit http://www.carf.org/
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Employment Service Organization Steering Committee
Effective July 1, 2019, The Employment Service Organization Steering Committee is established as an advisory board, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100, in the executive branch of state government. The purpose of the Committee shall be to report to and advise the Commissioner on policy, funding, and the allocation of funds to employment service organizations for Long-Term Employment Support Services and Extended Employment Services pursuant to § 51.5-169.1.
ESOSC Bylaws | Electronic Meeting Policy | Related Legislative Code | LTESS/ESS Policy
2023 Meetings2023-07-11 ESOSC Meeting Live DARS will be live streaming the ESOSC Meeting scheduled for July 11, 2023. This meeting will still be conducted in-person beginning at 10:30am at DARS Central Office and the public is welcome to attend in-person if they choose to do so. Please be advised that this is not considered an electronic meeting under FOIA. DARS has extended the deadline for public comment until July 10, 2023. As a member of the public, if you wish to make a comment during the meeting you have three options:
Link to the webinar: 2023-4-11 ESOSC DRAFT Meeting Minutes 2023-01-10 ESOSC Finalized Meeting Minutes
2022-10-11 ESOSC Final Meeting Minutes 2022-07-12 Finalized Meeting Minutes
2022-04-12 ESOSC Finalized Meeting Minutes |
Meeting Minutes and Documents from previous ESOSC meetings may be accessed through this link.
