IARP SSVE is pleased to announce that SSA has released the new solicitation for Social Security Vocational Experts. The solicitation indicates that it is now a requirement for vocational experts to have a CRC or ABVE certification by March of 2023. These are relevant national certifications that require a Master’s degree, adherence to an ethical code and continuing education. The qualifications SSA has required are:
To ensure all individuals serving as a VE have the knowledge, skills and ability to provide expert opinions, all VEs must meet and maintain all of the following requirements:
- At least five years of direct experience providing vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities
- Current national certification as either a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC), or National certification as a Fellow or Diplomate by the American Board of Vocational Experts (ABVE), and
- Meet the continuing educational requirements of their national certifications from either the CRCC or ABVE.
IARP SSVE would like to thank CRCC, ABVE and NADR for their support in this cause. We would also like to thank our members for their unwavering financial support of this campaign.