AIVRTTAC Weekly

Update

AIVRTTAC Updates and Announcements

New Smoke Signals Practice Guide: Traditional Healing Services

Brain Injury & Older Adults - Understanding Behavioral Challenges and Counseling Best Practices (Sept. 23)

Registration Open for TVR Institute Fall Quarter (Sept. 19)

Samish Indian Nation Job Opening: Career Development & Job Placement Counselors I, II, III

Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Job Opening: Vocational Rehabilitation Program Director

New Smoke Signals Practice Guide: Traditional Healing Services

AIVRTTAC is pleased to announce the release of a new Smoke Signals practice guide. This issue focuses on integrating traditional

healing services into American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS) practice to help participants address barriers to employment and achieve meaningful vocational outcomes.

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Brain Injury & Older Adults - 

Understanding Behavioral Challenges and Counseling Best Practices

September 23, 2026

1:00pm - 4:00pm ET

Who is this training for?

In addition to brain injury programs and providers, this training is essential for professionals working within the aging and disability resource networks, as well as clinical providers. It is ideal for:

• AAA Program Staff
• Geriatric Care Managers & Social Workers
• Mental Health Counselors & Psychologists
• Long-Term Care & Assisted Living Staff
• Family Caregivers & Support Leads
• Medical Professionals & Rehab Specialists

Is this just for NASHIA Members?

This training is open to everyone! NASHIA Members receive discounts on general attendance.

Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Institute at Northwest Indian College

Fall 2026 Courses

Quarter Dates: September 21 - December 4, 2026

Register by September 19

TVRS 301: Tricia Robertson (T/Th 11AM–12PM PDT)

TVRS 302: TBD (T/Th 3–4PM PDT)

TVRS 304: Orinda Goddard (T/Th 12–1PM PDT)

TVRS 307: Donna Adamson (T/Th 1–2PM PDT)

TVRS 308: Kasey Byrd (T/Th 3:30–4:30PM PDT)

TVRS 309: Jamie Emanuel (T/Th 10–11AM PDT)

TVRS 314: TVR Self-Employment Training

Holland/Ipsen (W 9–11AM PDT)

Classes can be taken for credit or CEUs

Please visit the TVR Institute website for all registration materials, instructions, and course information.

Please send enrollment forms to tvr@nwic.edu.

Questions?

Contact Pasquilita at pmartinez@nwic.edu or 360-392-4317.

Samish Indian Nation Job Opening:

Career Development & Job Placement Counselors I, II, III 

Department: Career Development

Salary: $23.52 - $37.43, FLSA Non-Exempt

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday with some weekend and evening work

Status: Reviewing Applications

Published: Jul 6, 2026

Closing Date: Jul 20, 2026

Duration: Based on available funding, full-time regular at completion of six month probationary period

Description: The Career Development & Job Placement Counselor provides career development, job readiness, employment placement, and retention services to eligible participants under the P.L. 102‑477 Career & Education Pathways Program. This position is integral to the P.L. 102‑477 Career & Education Pathways framework, supporting seamless coordination between education, training, and employment services to help participants progress along defined career pathways toward sustainable employment and economic self‑sufficiency. This position reports to the Career Development & Job Placement Director and works closely with the Career & Education Pathways Support Specialist and Education Pathways staff.

Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Job Opening: Vocational Rehabilitation Program Director

POSITION: Vocational Rehabilitation Program Director

PROGRAM: Vocational Rehabilitation Program

SUPERVISOR: Tribal Human Services Administrator

SALARY: $62,774.40 Annually (Grade 25, Step 01)

CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT

LOCATION: Owyhee, Nevada

CLOSES: Open Until Filled

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on the AIVRTTAC.org website.

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