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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
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NC Department of Health and Human Services Unlocked Potential: Breaking the Code of Job Development Beth Newcomb & Anita McMahan DVRRegional 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
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. Certification of Eligibility
Communication Interpersonal Skills, Mobility Self Direction Self Care Work Skills Work Tolerance SD/MSD/non-SD category 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
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
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
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
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.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.
https://www.online-stopwatch.com/countdown/ Can you beat the clock???