ovrs job placement services contract overview presented by joe miller and cheryl furrer for mental...

OVRS Job Placement OVRS Job Placement Services Contract Services Contract overviewoverview

Presented by Joe Miller And Cheryl Furrer for Mental Health Supported Employment Programs

Fundamentals to Fundamentals to RememberRememberVR pays milestone payments for

job placement servicesPrograms must have a job

placement services contract to receive milestone payment from VR.

Clients must be actively enrolled and in plan with VR in order for MH agency to received milestone payments.

Steps to Enroll Clients in Steps to Enroll Clients in VRVRClient must apply for services

with VR, complete application, eligibility, and assessment and be in plan status before AFP’s can be written for payments.

If a client is documented as being an SSA beneficiary they are presumed eligible for services.

Steps to Enroll ClientsSteps to Enroll ClientsIf clients are not SSA beneficiaries,

advance documentation of the disability will speed up the eligibility process if it is available

A recent assessment by either a medical/psychological provider (or both) is often adequate documentation of disability

If more than one disability is present then that should be documented too

Once a Client Becomes Once a Client Becomes Active with VRActive with VRSE staff can accompany client to

meeting with clients approvalAn orientation to VR is

sometimes a routine requirement; however

VR counselors can help with accommodations to orientations, especially if the client is anxious in group settings

Client Must have VR PlanClient Must have VR Plan

Once the client is determined eligible and the job goal is established, a plan for employment is created (IPE)

VR staff, SE staff and client can give input for VR plan

The plan will include SE services that identify long term supports

Milestone Payment Milestone Payment StructureStructureMilestone payments are based on the client gaining work;

Referral – $100Proposal - $200Job Placement - $1,500 after

three days on the jobJob Retention - $2,000 after 90

days of employment and eligible for case closure.

SE program must submit monthly progress reports

Authorization for Purchase Authorization for Purchase (AFP)(AFP)In the job placement services;

supported or customized employment track, SE programs are reimbursed by the mechanism of the VR counselor producing an AFP for milestone payments, plus SE program submits invoices

Prior approval is required for reimbursement

Invoices go to local state VR office

How to Administer How to Administer ContractContractMeet with VR manager to clarifyAsk Cheryl to attend meeting if

needed Understand that contract is

intended for clients that are actively and dually served by the SE program and by VR

Review contract documentation and submit in timely manner

How to Help the System How to Help the System WorkWorkMake sure you refer clients to VR

soon after receiving SE referral.Meet and communicate regularly

with VRLearn what VR needs to document

disability, establish eligibility and open clients in plan

Develop positive working relationship with VR- SE staff

How to Help the System How to Help the System WorkWorkUnderstand VR staff are busy-

prioritize requestsFocus on job placements!Advocate and explain reason if

asking for exception for clientPresent SE model to VR staff who

may not be familiar with model

Questions ??

Contract Questions: Contract Questions:

Cheryl FurrerJob Development Programs

Coordinatorcheryl.l.furrer@state.or.us503-945-6233