Vocational service
Employment Services
Individualized job-placement and career support for eligible job seekers with disabilities, plus disability-employment support for employers.
Confirm availability with The Whole Person before making plans.
Service area
Where this service may be available
- Missouri
Reviewed practical guidance
Eligibility and access
This section uses only the access facts AQL could connect to this exact service. Confirm the current pathway directly before relying on it.
- Age and disability
- The job seeker must have a disability and be at least age 16.
- Referral status
- TWP describes Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation client/referral requirements. Kansas residents should start with Kansas DCF vocational services and confirm provider selection; TWP direct Kansas employment service was not established.
Reviewed practical guidance
To establish you'll probably need:
These steps use The Whole Person's public instructions. Each step links to its evidence. When the official page stops short of a full intake checklist, this guide says so instead of filling the gap.
Start with Vocational Rehabilitation if you are not already a client.
The official page lists Missouri VR offices and tells Kansas residents to contact Kansas Vocational Services through DCF at 1-866-213-9079.
Have ready or be ready to discuss- Your state and county
- That you are seeking disability-related employment services
Complete VR eligibility and choose a service provider.
The Whole Person says VR refers eligible clients to providers and, in Missouri, provides a list of agencies to choose from.
Confirm The Whole Person’s current provider role and contact.
The current Employment page lists Kimberly Hale, Interim Employment Lead, at 816-214-4311 and khale@thewholeperson.org. Missouri VR clients can ask about provider choice; Kansas residents should first confirm their route through DCF.
Have ready or be ready to discuss- Your state and VR/referral status
- Career, accommodation or job-search goals
Develop the individualized Employment Service Plan.
The public page says the plan may include skills assessment, resumes, applications, interviews, employer connections, accommodation discussion, and support after hire.
Do not assume this part
Confirm directly before relying on the service
Confirm VR eligibility, state/referral authorization, provider choice, TWP service area, current staff assignment, authorized supports and service availability.