Narrative: d. 2. Q. ii.

Supported Employment Services include: Individualized job placement, planning, job analysis, job readiness training, job training at the work site, ongoing supervision and coaching on an as–needed basis, training in various independent living skills, ongoing behavior management, coordination with other partnering agencies and family members, negotiating for necessary job accommodations with the employer, ongoing case management, and assist in acquiring funding for long term support services for job maintenance.

In FY 2015, fifty–seven (57) Most Significantly Disabled (MSD) and Significantly Disabled (SD) clients were provided Supported Employment Services under five (5) Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRPs). Of the 57 individuals; 29 were youth with disabilities (ages 14 – 24) and 28 were adults with disabilities. $322,500 was spent on supported employment services.

During 2015 – 2016, $536,407 will be allocated to fund direct and contracted Supported Employment Services. This will provide approximately 94 MSD/SD eligible clients Supported Employment Services through a combined service delivery effort of direct services and contracted Community Rehabilitation Programs.

The transition from Supported Employment Services to extended services occurs during the initial phase of the client’s employment. The duration of time of transition is determined on a case–by–case basis. VR counselors are required to provide follow up services after the client achieves employment for a minimum of 90 days.