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Maximizing Your Role as a Community Rehabilitation Provider (CRP)

This guide outlines the step-by-step process of working as a CRP, from introducing yourself to VR staff to receiving and accepting referrals, along with important guidelines to follow. Learn how to market yourself, receive referrals, review written referrals, and adhere to the Authorization for Purchase (AFP) guidelines for CRPs. It also provides tips on following up with VR staff, maintaining communication, and avoiding common pitfalls. By following these steps, you can maximize your effectiveness as a CRP and enhance your collaboration with VR counselors for successful outcomes.

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Maximizing Your Role as a Community Rehabilitation Provider (CRP)

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  1. Community Rehabilitation Providers Working as a CRP

  2. Working as a CRP • Introduce yourself to VR Staff • Market yourself as a CRP • Follow-up with a letter or email to VR Staff thanking &reminding them how to contact you. http://www.labor.state.ak.us/dvr/contact.htm

  3. Working as a CRP • Wait & receive a referral (generally a phone call) from a VR Counselor • Meet with VR Counselor & individual to discuss the purpose of referral • The individual, the VR Counselor and the CRP decide if the referral moves forward

  4. Accepting a Referral Receive & review written referral from VR Counselor.

  5. Referral Information Includes: • Name & contact information • Purpose and reason for the referral • Specific CRP service requested

  6. More Referral Information Individual background information to include: • Disability • Barrier to Employment • Employment Goal • Reports

  7. Authorization for Purchase AFP

  8. Authorization for Purchase AFP The AFP is the official contract between you and DVR • Identifies the specific service. CRPs are authorized to provide only the service identified on the AFP • States the maximum number of hours a CRP is authorized to provide the service. CRPs must adhere to the number of hours authorized and will not be reimbursed for hours worked that are not authorized. • States the range of dates services must be provided. CRPs are required to provide the service within the date range specified. • Specifies the hourly rate of service the CRP can charge. Always review AFPs for accuracy and inform VR counselor of any errors prior to providing services.

  9. AFP Don’ts • Begin services without an AFP • Provide a service that is not specified on an AFP • Provide more than the # of hours specified • Provide a service outside the specified date range • Use your own money to purchase services or items for a client

  10. Guidelines to Providing Services Link to services, service definitions, qualifications and CRP standards: http://www.labor.state.ak.us/dvr/crp-service-def-req-hrly-rate-rng.pdf

  11. More Guidelines Contact VR Counselor ASAP when: • Your schedule or availability changes • Individual doesn’t show for an appointment • Individual is interested in or pursuesa job that’s not identified on IPE • Suspected drug or alcohol use

  12. Working as a CRP Summary Ensure the following: • VR Counselors know who you are, what you do & how to contact you • Receive & understand referral information • Don’t start services without an AFP • Maintain close contact with VR Counselor

  13. The EndThank you!

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