Vendor Toolbox

Policies

• Vendor Ethics
• Procurement Ethics, Procurement Rule R-24-101-107-01. Applies to vendors.
• DVR Vendor Certification of Background Check Form
• Vendor Background Check Submission Form
• Training: Background Checks for Direct Service Vendors (November 2022)
• Background Check Policy
• 2024 Worker's Compensation Coverage Letter PDF
• Americans with Disabilities Act: A comprehensive civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment.

Invoicing

• Invoicing DVR Presentation
• DVR Fee Schedule 
• Sample Invoice Template
• Where to Submit Invoices

Changes to Vendor Information

For changes to your current vendor information (business's legal name, address, EIN, direct deposit), please contact the Vendor Unit at CDLE.dvrvendor@state.co.us.

Miscellaneous Helpful Links

• Your local DVR Business Outreach Specialist 
• Your local Center for Independent Living
   

Templates and Forms

• Monthly Progress Report (November 2023)
• Customized Employment Monthly Progress Report
• Job Search Log
• Employment Notice (11-2023)
• Sample Invoice Template
• Exceptional Wage Calculation Tool (2016)
   

Employment Services Training

Colorado DVR Processes

• Training: Job Placement Service Provider Basics (October 2023)
• Webinar: Best Practices for Understanding Service Definitions, transcript
• Webinar: Best Practices for Monthly Progress Reports, transcript
• Training: Community Based Work Experience (December 2022)

Training Libraries for Professional Development

• Technical Assistance Center for Quality Employment (TACQE): A resource hub supporting workforce development professionals and employers in creating inclusive, high-quality employment opportunities for people with disabilities. 
• National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM): A centralized repository of rehabilitation training materials, offering tools, webinars, and resources to support vocational rehabilitation professionals and their clients. 
• Center for Innovative Training in Vocational Rehabilitation (CIT-VR): A center focused on providing innovative training and resources to enhance the skills of vocational rehabilitation professionals and improve employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. 

Career Exploration Tools

O*NET: A comprehensive resource for exploring occupations, featuring detailed descriptions of job tasks, required skills, and related industries to help individuals make informed career decisions.

CareerOneStop: A comprehensive career, education, and job search website. Offers tools and resources to help users explore careers, make education and training decisions, and search for jobs locally or nationally. CareerOneStop is widely used by job seekers, students, businesses, and workforce professionals.

CareerReady Colorado Certificate: A state-issued credential validating an individual’s workplace skills, helping connect job seekers with employers who value proven competencies.

mySkills myFuture: A career exploration tool that helps users identify new career options based on their current skills and experience.

My Colorado Journey: A personalized platform guiding Colorado residents through career, education, and life planning resources tailored to their goals. Job seekers and students connect to careers, education planning and support resources through a guided process that drives action and goal completion.

My Next Move: A user-friendly site for exploring careers, offering tools to match personal interests and skills with occupations.

My Next Move for Veterans: A specialized career exploration tool helping veterans transition to civilian jobs by matching their military experience with related occupations. 

LMI Gateway: A resource providing detailed labor market information, such as job trends, wages, and skill requirements, to support informed career and workforce decisions.

Job Search Platforms

Connecting Colorado: A statewide workforce database helping Colorado job seekers find employment and employers connect with talent.

FedsHireVets.gov: A federal government resource dedicated to helping veterans find jobs within the federal workforce and understand hiring preferences. 

National Labor Exchange: A collaboration between state workforce agencies and employers to provide a national database of verified job openings.

USAJOBS: The official job site of the U.S. federal government, offering tools to search and apply for federal employment opportunities.

Disability and the Workplace

Americans with Disabilities Act: A comprehensive civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment.

Job Accommodation Network (JAN): A resource offering free, expert guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.

CareerOneStop.org’s Workers with Disabilities section: A specialized section providing tools and information for workers with disabilities to explore careers, find training, and access job search assistance.