staff and partners of iowa vocational rehabilitation services 2013 1
TRANSCRIPT
Staff and Partners of Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation
Services2013
1
Working together to help Iowans WORK!
Employment outcome definition:
means with respect to an individual (job candidate), entering or retraining full-time or, if appropriate, part-time competitive employment in the integrated labor market, supported employment, or any other type of employment in an integrated setting, including self-employment, telecommuting, or business ownership, that is consistent with an individual’s strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests and informed choice.
2
In 2011, Iowa received a grant to focus on Employment First initiatives and subsequent objectives:
Policies and funding dollars align with integrated employment
Strong partnerships across agencies remove barriers to employment outcomes
Communication and collaboration among partners consider employment as the first and preferred option for Iowans with disabilities
3
Includes a presumption that all people CAN work
Cultivates the assumption that integrated competitive employment is the norm to strive towards and the preferred outcome for persons with disabilities
Not enough to have an EF policy - states must have Olmstead Plan to serve people with disabilities in most integrated settings
Delivery of a service in the community (versus facility) is the expectation for services authorized by IVRS
4
Develop a flexible, consumer-driven, outcome-oriented service delivery system
Implement a statewide system with quality core services and standardized payments
Improve IVRS/CRP collaboration and communication
5
Statewide system Core services Standardized payments in FY15 Unique services
•Menu-based with outcome payments One payment made for defined outcome Payment not made until Quality
Indicators/Performance Measures achieved Length of service is determined by the outcome
•Three categories Discovery Assessment and Vocational Preparation Placement Activities
6
Provides flexibility to counselors and job candidates in designing an individualized program tailored to an individual job candidate’s needs
Provides opportunities for payments to the CRP as services and outcomes occur
Enhances collaboration and communication among IVRS counselors and CRP providers
7
Selects and arranges Menu services
Communicates and remains involved in the decision-making process
Makes certain job match is appropriate
Ascertains reports are on time and performance measures have been accomplished and arranges for timely payments
Promotes successful application of the Menu of Services partnership
Strives for flexibility to achieve success
8
Ensures timely acceptance decisions are made and job candidate enrollment occurs based on CRP’s ability to meet their service needs
Advocates for job candidates
Communicates/collaborates with IVRS staff
Notifies IVRS before providing any service
Provides high-quality services
9
Provides accurate, timely documentation of services
Documents completion of performance measure before billing IVRS
Promotes successful application of the Menu of Services partnership
10
Makes informed choices
Works with team to identify service needs
Participates actively in programming designed to achieve employment outcome
Advocates for him/herself
Communicates with IVRS, CRP and other team members who are involved
11
is not a required service is NOT as assessment – but an alternative that
goes beyond testing to identify the strengths unique to each job candidate
answers the question of “who is this person?” by getting to know the job candidate in settings where they are most apt to be themselves
is a person-centered approach that leads to generating information to design a pathway to a career that focuses on the individual’s interest, talents, and dreams (not limitations)
13
results in a comprehensive profile of a job candidate to identify their unique needs and potential employment options including conditions required to retain employment
Two payment points: After the first meeting when accepted into
Discovery (D1A) Employment Analysis dialogue and documentation
(D1B)
Additional services may be authorized simultaneously
14
Conducted in the community CRP arranges evaluation/assessment Business is an integrated setting Job Candidate’s wage subsidized Questions identified
Two payment points: Development of site Final report
15
IVRS counselor and client identify questions Assessment administered or supervised by a
certified vocational evaluator Psychometric and/or situational assessments
Personality testing upon request
One payment point: Final Report
16
Occurs at the facility or enclave
Used to determine the job candidate’s ability to work at a competitive rate, identify transferable skills, determine work habits and behaviors, and provide recommendations for employment
Payment approved when assessment questions related to general employability are answered
One payment point:
Final Report17
Process to research job opportunities to make an informed choice
Computerized and other media to explore careers
Two payment points: Development of site
to explore real jobs in real work settings in an integrated environment arranged for through a CRP with local business
Final report incorporates information from job shadowing and
career exploration and provides report
18
Curriculum-based training program that teaches specific work tasks
Training provides strategies on job retention
Training translates to specific jobs within the community
Training included within the Iowa Model
One payment point: Final Report
19
A training program that remedies negative work habits and behaviors
Training to connect the gap between skill level and job requirements (cannot be used as “assessment”)
Written report includes specific job placement recommendations for payment
One payment point: Final Report
May use as a trial work experience if done in the community
IVRS status 06 20
Teaches the job candidate how to use mass transit to get to and from work
One payment point: Final Report
21
Only used for supported employment services Generally authorized in conjunction with other
outcomes expected Identification of long-term funder required for
supported employment job candidate
Two payment points: Supported Employment Placement Agreement
(D151) Written report upon job offer (D152)
22
23
Employer Development (D15A)Employer Development (D15A)
One payment point: Final Report (includes job analysis)
Job coaching and follow-up not included
Long term follow-up agreed to prior to servicePayment tied with status 18-6 within IVRSJob Coach trains employer and co-workersNo job development includedJC works at commensurate wage at or above minimum wage
Four payment points: Job Coach Assessment Report (D20) Stabilization (D21) 45-day report after stabilization (D22) 90-day report after stabilization (D23) final payment
Payment tied with status 26 within IVRS
If jc loses job anytime prior to 90-day outcome, counselor and jc will determine the feasibility of pursuing another employment opportunity.
24
http://www.ivrs.iowa.gov/partners/partners.html
Definitions (d-codes, standard costs)
Menu of Services Manual
Employment Analysis (form) Includes Discovery
Assessment and Vocational Preparation
Supported Employment Placement Agreement
Webinar & Recording Links for Discovery
http://www.ivrs.iowa.gov/
Customized Employment training polycom 12/5/13
25
Questions? Comments?
26
Lee Ann RussoPhone: 515.281.4144 Cell: 319.290.4526Email: [email protected]
IVRS510 East 12th StreetDes Moines, IA 50319
http://www.ivrs.iowa.gov/partners/partners.html
27