Narrative: p. 1. A.

Kansas Rehabilitation Services (KRS) reports the following accomplishments in implementing the State Plan Goals and Priorities. These highlights are based on PY 2018 (July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019) indicators.

• A total of 1,201 Kansans with disabilities achieved stable employment as a result of VR services, earning an average of $10.91 an hour. VR consumers achieved employment in high-wage, high-demand jobs, for example: more than $37 an hour as an CAD drafter and numerous placements of more than $30 an hour in the nursing field.
• The percent of individuals who reported their own earnings as the largest source of support at the time of vocational rehabilitation (VR) case closure was 75.7%. This represents a significant milestone toward increased self-reliance.

The following information is based on KRS analysis of data for PY 2019.

• Indicator 1.1 (number of rehabilitations). 1,201
• Indicator 1.2 (rehabilitation rate). 48%
• Indicator 1.3 (competitive employment). 100%
• Indicator 1.4 (outcomes for persons with significant disabilities). 96.2%
• Indicator 1.5 (average hourly wage). $10.91 or a ratio of .48 of the average hourly wage of all employed Kansans.
• Indicator 1.6 (self-support). 75.7%.

Timeliness Standards

• Federal regulations require that eligibility for VR services be determined no later than 60 days from the data of application, unless the applicant agrees to a time extension. The statewide average in Kansas is only 29 days (as of 6-30-19).
• Federal regulations require that an Individual Plan for Employment be developed no later than 90 days from the date of eligibility, unless the client agrees to a time extension. The statewide average in Kansas from application to IPE development is only 49 days (as of 6-30-19).

Update on indicators related to State Plan goals and priorities

The following information provides a detailed update on the performance indicators related to the State Plan Goals and Priorities. Performance updates are for Program Year 2018 (July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019), the most recent complete program fiscal year at the time of this State Plan submission. Indicators address a wide scope of performance measures identified by KRS and stakeholders during a collaborative planning process.

Goal 1: Kansans with disabilities will achieve quality employment and self-sufficiency.

Indicator 1.1: The number of persons achieving employment.  PY 2018: 1,201

Indicator 1.2: The percentage of individuals rehabilitated who achieve competitive employment.   PY 2018: 100%

Indicator 1.3: The average hourly earnings of all individuals who exit the program in competitive employment as a ratio to the average hourly earnings for all employed Kansans.   PY 2018: $10.99.

Indicator 1.4: Of the individuals who achieve competitive employment, the percent who reported their own income as the largest single source of economic support at closure.  PY 2018: 75.7%

Indicator 1.5: The average number of hours worked per week by persons rehabilitated.  PY 2018: 29

Indicator 1.6: The percent of employment outcomes in technical, managerial and professional occupations.  PY 2018: 13%

Indicator 1.7: The number of KRS SSI recipients and SSDI beneficiaries for whom KRS receives reimbursement funding. To meet this standard, the individuals must achieve the Substantial Gainful Activity earnings level for at least nine months.  PY 2018: 18

Indicator 1.8: The amount of Social Security reimbursement dollars paid to the agency for SSI recipients and SSDI beneficiaries who achieve the Substantial Gainful Activity earnings level for at least nine months.  PY 2018: $748,528

Indicator 1.9: The percent of persons rehabilitated in full-time competitive employment who are covered by health insurance through employment.   PY 2018: 46.3%

Indicator 1.10: The number of successful employment outcomes achieved by consumers after participating in post-secondary education.  PY 2018: 134

Indicator 1.11: The number of persons referred from the Department of Corrections who achieve employment outcomes through VR. Based on consumer self-report of correctional involvement.  PY 2018: 42

Goal 2: KRS, its providers and partners will be accountable for the achievement of employment and the effective use of resources.

Indicator 2.1: Rehabilitation rate.  PY 2018: 48%

Indicator 2.2: Percent for whom eligibility is determined in 60 days or less from application unless the consumer agrees to an extension.  PY 2018: 97%

Indicator 2.3: Percent of accurate presumptive eligibility decisions for persons eligible for SSI or SSDI, based on case review results.  PY 2018: 81%

Indicator 2.4: Percent for whom IPEs are developed within 120 days or less from eligibility unless the consumer agrees to an extension.   PY 2018: 93%

Indicator 2.5: Obsolete

Indicator 2.6: Obsolete

Indicator 2.7: Average expended per rehabilitation for the life of the case. PY 2018: $6,554

Indicator 2.8: Annual number of persons served (status 02-24 +32). PY 2018: 10,686

Indicator 2.9: Annual contribution to IPE costs through comparable benefits and services. A data source has not been established for this indicator.

Indicator 2.10: Annual contribution to IPE costs through comparable benefits and services provided through one-stop workforce centers. A data source has not been established for this indicator.

Indicator 2.11: Rehabilitation rate of persons referred to placement or supported employment providers.  PY 2018: 58%

Indicator 2.12: The average wage achieved by persons referred to placement or supported employment providers.  PY 2018: $10.01

Indicator 2.13:  Obsolete

Indicator 2.14: Percent of case review results for which there is evidence that the consumer had the opportunity to exercise informed choice throughout the rehabilitation process.  PY 2018: 83%

Indicator 2.15: Percent of case review results for which there is evidence that the service provider was given clear information about the consumer’s employment goals and expectations.  PY 2018: 94%

Indicator 2.16: Percent of case review results for which referral to a job placement or supported employment service provider was appropriate based on the individual needs of the consumer.  PY 2018: 97%

Indicator 2.17: Percent of case review results for which there was evidence of counseling and guidance related to maximizing employment and high-wage, career-track employment options.   PY 2018: 72%

Indicator 2.18: Percent of cases reviewed for which correct use of service codes was demonstrated.  PY 2018: 100%

Indicator 2.19: Percent of cases reviewed for which adherence to procurement policies and procedures was demonstrated.  PY 2018: 92%

Indicator 2.20: Obsolete

Indicator 2.21: Obsolete

Indicator 2.22: Percent of Regional Program Administrators and Unit Rehabilitation Managers who meet expectations related to fiscal management through the evaluation process.  Evaluation Year ending 2019: 100%

Indicator 2.23: Percent of counselors who meet or exceed expectations for the fiscal management competency in the performance evaluation system).  Evaluation Year ending 2019: 97%

Goal 3: KRS will emphasize the employment potential of students with disabilities and improve the outreach and outcomes for transition-aged students.

(These indicators are based on the individual being age 24 or younger at the time of the case action referenced.)

Indicator 3.1: Number of new applications from transition youth.  PY 2018: 1,192

Indicator 3.2: Number of new IPEs for transition youth. PY 2018: 1,469

Indicator 3.3: Rehabilitation rate for transition youth.  PY 2018: 54%

Indicator 3.4: Number of employment outcomes achieved by consumers who were transition-aged at the time of application for services.  PY 2018:  299

Indicator 3.5: Of the transition students who achieve competitive employment, the percent who reported their own income as the largest single source of economic support.  PY 2018: 60% increase compared to the same factor at application.

Indicator 3.6: Average hourly wage of transition students rehabilitated.   PY 2018: $9.75

Indicator 3.7: Increase participation of youth with disabilities in the Prevention and Protection Services Independent Living program in Pre-Employment Transition Services and VR Services, and thereby improve their successful outcomes in post-secondary education, employment and independent living/self-sufficiency.  Number of foster care youth participating in Pre-ETS.  PY 2018: 142

Goal 4: KRS will emphasize the meaningful involvement of people with disabilities, public/private partners, employers and other stakeholders in KRS programs, services and activities.

Indicator 4.1: The percent of individuals who have significant disabilities among those who achieve competitive employment.  PY 2018: 96.2%

Indicator 4.2: The service rate for all individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds as a ratio of the service rate for all non-minority individuals with disabilities.   PY 2018: .84

Indicator 4.3: Number of annual statewide stakeholder meetings.  PY 2018: NA