Narrative: d. 2. Q. ii.

The timing of the transition to extended services is highly individualized based on the needs of the person. The need for extended services is usually identified during the assessment of VR needs, and the consumer makes an informed choice of vendor for long term supports as a part of Individualized Plan for Employment development. However, the need can be identified at any point in time, and the plan can be amended. The consumer will frequently select the same vendor to serve as their placement provider and extended services provider to reduce the stress of changing providers.

The transition to extended services typically starts when training is completed and the person has stabilized on the job for 60 days. Both VR and the Extended Services provider provides joint services for at least 30 days to ensure the transition has been successful. As needed, VR can continue supports for up to 18 months for adults and 48 months for youth. If the person becomes ready for job promotion VR may re-engage to provide additional training to ensure the person’s success in their career-laddering efforts.