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VR Supported Employment Principles. Most significantly disability. Never worked, or work has been intermittent or interrupted. Need continued support to maintain a job. Integrated competitive employment. Place and train model. Economic self-sufficiency. Referral.
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VR Supported Employment Principles Most significantly disability Never worked, or work has been intermittent or interrupted Need continued support to maintain a job Integrated competitive employment Place and train model Economic self-sufficiency
Referral Anyone can call or send VR the following information Name Address Date of Birth Social Security Number Phone Referral Source
Orientation and Employment Discussion Orientation: Group or individual Understand what the individual’s situation and needs Take application Make eligibility decision Begin the career/employment planning process
Eligibility Impairment Impediment Expectation of Benefit (Presumed) Requires VR Services
Supported Employment Team Consumer Parent Advocate Developmental Disability Services Provider Secondary School Voc Rehab Others
Pre-Initiation of Services Discussion Guide Work Readiness Social Skills Impact of Work Exploration of Pre-Employment Strengths and Issues Motivation Transportation Work Skills Family and Support Issues
Extended Services The ongoing support services and other appropriate services needed to support and maintain an individual after the individual has stabilized on the job. The extended service provider and source of funding must be identified prior to Voc Rehab and the consumer agreeing to and signing the Individualized Plan for Employment
Supported Employment Services Job placement in integrated competitive employment Job analysis and intensive on-the-job skill training at the work site Other Services at or away from the work site
Supported Employment Services Job development Accompanying the person to job interview Job Placement in integrated competitive employment Assistance with completing applications Accompanying the person to required medical exams and drug screenings
Supported Employment Services Analysis of the work to be performed and employer’s performance expectations and requirements Skill teaching, instruction, behavior management Job Analysis and Intensive On The Job Skills Training at the work site Fading
Supported Employment Services Development of natural supports Job retention services Other training and related services Other services at or away from the work site