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VR Supported Employment Principles

This guide outlines the principles and processes involved in Supported Employment for individuals with disabilities. It highlights the importance of providing ongoing support to those who have never worked or have experienced intermittent job interruptions. The document covers how to initiate referrals to Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services, the eligibility determination process, and the importance of career planning. Key topics include job placement, skill training, job retention services, and the necessary milestones for individual stabilization in competitive employment.

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VR Supported Employment Principles

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  1. 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

  2. Referral Anyone can call or send VR the following information Name Address Date of Birth Social Security Number Phone Referral Source

  3. 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

  4. Eligibility Impairment Impediment Expectation of Benefit (Presumed) Requires VR Services

  5. Supported Employment Team Consumer Parent Advocate Developmental Disability Services Provider Secondary School Voc Rehab Others

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Supported Employment Services Development of natural supports Job retention services Other training and related services Other services at or away from the work site

  12. Initiate Services (Ist Milestone)

  13. Start Job (2nd Milestone)

  14. 30 Days (3rd Milestone)

  15. Stabilization (4th Milestone)

  16. 90 day post stabilization (5th Milestone)

  17. 180 day post stabilization 6th Milestone)

  18. 270 day post stabilization (7th Milestone)

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