What Is WIOA? (Advantages, Challenges + How to Meet Requirements)
If your caseworkers want to improve service delivery for clients, following The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) principles can help them do so. It may not be a simple process, however. Though there are many benefits of WIOA for clients, it can also come with implementation challenges for workforce development agencies. We’ll explore what […]
Two-Generation Approaches in Human Services (Definition + Guide)
As a human services case worker, you want to support clients to be successful, but progress in one area of life often depends on support elsewhere. Implementing a two-generation (2Gen) approach addresses this. It helps workforce development agencies consider the goals and challenges of children and their parents together and creates a clearer path toward […]
How to Reduce No-Show Rates in Vocational Rehab Programs
There are a lot of moving parts that go into preparing for and setting up vocational rehabilitation (VR) appointments, so it can be frustrating for counselors when clients do not attend. That being said, no-shows are rarely only a participant motivation problem. From family commitments to communication gaps, there are all kinds of reasons for […]
How to Improve Participant Engagement in Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
As a vocational rehabilitation (VR) professional, you work hard to engage your clients in vocational rehabilitation services. But with too much paperwork and not enough time, it is difficult to help participants achieve the success they deserve. Missed appointments and poor response rates can stall progress further. The Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation reports that two-thirds […]
What is Vocational Rehabilitation? (Definition, Benefits & Challenges)
Meaningful employment provides income and a sense of purpose, but for many individuals, disability or support barriers can make it difficult to even begin or remain in work. Vocational rehabilitation (VR) services bridge this gap, providing guidance and assistance to help people stay in work. In this detailed guide, we will explore what vocational rehabilitation […]
RSA Compliance Case Notes: A Practical Guide for VR Agencies
Vocational rehabilitation (VR) caseworkers must maintain accurate records across every stage of a participant’s journey to remain compliant with federal recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Clear, comprehensive case notes create a traceable account of the services delivered, decisions made, and progress achieved. Although important, this process is often made more difficult when using disconnected systems. Caseworkers […]
SaraWorks Featured on VRTAC’s Manager Minute
On a recent episode of VRTAC’s Manager Minute, Dr. Chaz Compton, Co-director of the National Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center (NVRTAC) made a bold claim: “Right now, not ten years from now, but right today, we have the capacity to turn our administrative burden into an AI-driven function that alleviates that burden.” He called out […]
Vocational Rehab Funding in 2026: A Path Forward
Some big changes hit vocational rehabilitation (VR) in 2025, and they’re already reshaping how agencies will operate and deliver services in 2026. The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) is reviewing a fifth WIOA assessment criterion, expanding its workload just as it faces reduction-in-force (RIF) notices. That means there will be even fewer people to meet higher […]
Libera + SaraWorks Accelerate Vocational Rehabilitation Delivery
Focus on What Really Matters. Automate the Rest. VR agencies are stretched thin. Caseloads are growing. Staffing shortages persist. And compliance demands keep evolving. Too often, counselors spend more time managing paperwork than doing the meaningful work of guiding clients: from needs assessments to skill building, to job placement and retention. Libera and SaraWorks are […]
Workforce Development Software: The ROI of Modernizing Case Management
Your Case Management System Vs. Reality Workforce development software has evolved, but many workforce case management systems haven’t kept up. Today’s agencies face heavier intake volume, changing WIOA eligibility, and growing demands for real-time support. Trying to manage all that across spreadsheets, outdated software, and scattered communication tools? It’s a recipe for missed appointments, audit […]
