Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS)
Vocational Rehabilitation — Contract Service Provider
2009–2014
Program & Contract Context
Michigan Rehabilitation Services administers federally funded vocational rehabilitation programs supporting individuals with disabilities in achieving competitive, integrated employment through authorized community providers.
Contracted Role & Delivery Scope
Dr. Brown led the delivery of VR-authorized employment services spanning discovery and assessment, job development, placement, systematic instruction, stabilization, and transition to extended services.
Operational Outcomes & Capabilities
Operational Leadership & Staffing Scale
Supervised approximately 10 employment specialists and job coaches delivering VR-authorized services.
End-to-End Employment Delivery
Implemented evidence-based job development and coaching practices supporting competitive, integrated employment outcomes.
Employer Engagement & Retention
Built employer pipelines across retail, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing while deploying retention supports to improve job stability.