provision for an additional six (6) months). See the closure section of this document for more information. In order for the VR counselor to accept the placement, the following will occur: The job developer and/or job coach work with participant to create, as part of the Retention Plan, a written plan to increase per hour salary and/or benefits; and The employer agrees with the plan; and The case record must contain documentation of planning, monitoring of the plan, and agreements made between the VR counselor, participant and the employer. Supported Employment Services length of service — VR provides supported employment services between placement and case file closure (may include monitoring during extended supports and services). Participant need and the time it takes that participant to reach job stabilization are used to determine how long VR provides the services up to transfer to extended supports. The VR counselor and participant define stabilization and jointly decide on length of Supported Employment Services. This information and any agreed on changes will be documented. (New) The maximum number of months VR can provide supported employment services is 24 months. The file notes will document discussion(s) between the VR counselor and participant about length of time VR Supported Employment Services are likely to be needed. This will include information about progress toward stabilization that is provided in monthly Job Coaching Reports. Documentation of the VR counselor and agreement on the participant’s decision to end this period of services will be in the file, as are all changes in service.
provision for an additional six (6) months). See the closure section of this document for more information. In order for the VR counselor to accept the placement, the following will occur: The job developer and/or job coach work with participant to create, as part of the Retention Plan, a written plan to increase per hour salary and/or benefits; and The employer agrees with the plan; and The case record must contain documentation of planning, monitoring of the plan, and agreements made between the VR counselor, participant and the employer. Supported Employment Services — length of service VR provides supported employment services between placement and case file closure (may include monitoring during extended supports and services). Participant need and the time it takes that participant to reach job stabilization are used to determine how long VR provides the services up to transfer to extended supports. The VR counselor and participant define stabilization and jointly decide on length of Supported Employment Services. This information and any agreed on changes will be documented. (New) The maximum number of months VR can provide supported employment services is 24 months. The file notes will document discussion(s) between the VR counselor and participant about length of time VR Supported Employment Services are likely to be needed. This will include information about progress toward stabilization that is provided in monthly Job Coaching Reports. Documentation of the VR counselor and participant’s agreement on the decision to end this period of services will be in the file, as are all changes in service.
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