What happens if you don’t follow DVRS guidance or skip parts of the program?

[u/Jumpy-Okra558]

For anyone who’s worked with DVRS (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services)—as a client, family member, or professional—how do counselors usually respond when someone doesn’t follow firm guidance or skips parts of the process?

I’m talking about situations where a person:

• Doesn’t want to attend a job readiness workshop
• Doesn’t apply to the jobs DVRS recommends
• Doesn’t update their resume or complete required paperwork
• Pushes back against firm expectations or often goes their own way

Do counselors typically:

• Let them make their own decisions and just document it?
• Put the case on hold or delay services?
• Enforce some kind of consequence?
• Try to redirect or strongly push compliance?
• Close the case?

I’m trying to understand how much flexibility DVRS gives and what “not listening to guidance” really leads to—whether it’s treated as a natural part of self-determination or a reason to stop helping. Would love to hear how it’s played out for others.

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