Unlocked Potential: Breaking the Code of Job Development NC Department of Health and Human Services Unlocked Potential: Breaking the Code of Job Development Beth Newcomb & Anita McMahan DVR Regional CRP Specialists NCAPSE Spring 2019 Conference April 25, 2019

Gather, analyze, and apply information Referral form/packet Certification of Eligibility WRAP IPE Vocational profile Admission staffing Referral form: Counselor comments, medical/psychological and school information, previous vocational evaluations. Certification of eligibility: Functional capacity limitations (communication, mobility, self-care, interpersonal skills, work skills, work tolerance) If you don’t get this information go back and ask for it before beginning services. Gather, analyze, and apply information

Referral Packet BEAM CRP Referral Form Medical Psychological Mental Health Records School Previous Evaluations and access to VR Documents in BEAM Referral Packet Referral form: Counselor comments, medical/psychological and school information, previous vocational evaluations. Certification of eligibility: Functional capacity limitations (communication, mobility, self-care, interpersonal skills, work skills, work tolerance) If you don’t get this information go back and ask for it before beginning services.

CRP Referral Screen

Certification of Eligibility The form documents and substantiates that the applicant meets all eligibility criteria for the VR program and includes the following information: Impairments Eligibility Justification/Description of documentation Functional Capacity Limitations to determine the SD/MSD/non-SD category Explanation of Impediments to Employment Client rights.

SD/MSD/non-SD category Communication Interpersonal Skills, Mobility Self Direction Self Care Work Skills Work Tolerance PRIORITY CATEGORIES Category One & Two - most significant disabilities (MSD) are Individuals with the that are seriously limited in three or four functional capacity areas Category Three & Four - significant disabilities (SD) are Individuals with that are seriously limited in one or two functional capacity areas Category Five - non-significant and permanent disability are individuals that will need multiple vocational rehabilitation services to attain a suitable employment outcome

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Written Rehabilitation Analysis Page Referred to in VR circles as “the WRAP” Analysis of the individuals rehabilitation needs Identification of Impairment Identification of the Impairment Impediment Rehabilitation Needs Services Job Choice Secondary Restoration Issues SOURCE: This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

WRAP – example

Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) An individualized plan for employment (IPE) is a written plan outlining an individual’s job choice and the services to help them obtain their goal for employment. SSI/SSDI Job Choice Objectives Services and Service Detail Extended Services Responsibilities of the Client Counselor Comments

Individual Plan for Employment (IPE)

Individual Plan for Employment (IPE)

Vocational Profile Availability Transportation Geographic Work Area Hygiene and Grooming Family Support Environmental Factors Medical Conditions Support Systems Financial Situation Contact with People Knowledge of Earning and Payday Work Goals Education Interpersonal Skills Getting Ready for Work Work History

Admission Meeting Ideally is attended by the VR counselor, CRP representative, consumer and, if applicable, consumer representative (family, group home, case manager) Assures the CRP is ready to accept the client and the client is ready to participate Ensures the consumer and support system are aware of the goal and are willing provide the necessary support Is a good time to establish responsibilities of all parties, including the consumer Admission Meeting, Intake meeting, pre-service staffing, whatever you may call it. Best practice is to conduct an admission meeting to gather information and important details about the consumer before beginning services. Referral form: Counselor comments, medical/psychological and school information, previous vocational evaluations. Certification of eligibility: Functional capacity limitations (communication, mobility, self-care, interpersonal skills, work skills, work tolerance) If you don’t get this information go back and ask for it before beginning services.

It is the end of the work day It is the end of the work day. You are watching the clock because you have after-hour plans with friends on the beach. With less than an hour to go, your supervisor brings you a new case. Because this is a critical time in your contract year, you have to review the case information and develop a job development plan prior to meeting with the consumer tomorrow. Don’t despair, there is an appropriate job and a potential employer out there. Use the available case information to break the codes and you can be on your way the sun and sand.

Series of 3 activities to unlock the room Series of 3 activities to unlock the room. Use the materials provided in your packet to decipher the clues and get your client on the path toward employment. At your table work together as a team to solve the puzzles. Every group must solve their scenario to unlock the room and allow everyone to leave. You have 45 minutes to complete your task.

Can you beat the clock??? https://www.online-stopwatch.com/countdown/

Time to go to the Beach!