PWE/WBLE & BES/BIS
The VRC should connect with this person to discuss a referral and application to BES or BIS.
Who is Susan Buck?
IN OJT, the individual is directly hired by this person/entity.
What is the employer?
Before beginning Supported Employment, staff should consider how the individual will get to work and whether they have a reliable plan for this.
What is transportation?
This service is available for high school students who are unsure of their career path.
What is Career Compass?
When referring a Progressive Employment client to LI, a referral to this program must also be made.
What is Jobsville?
Before inquiring about BES or BIS services, the VRC must first have this with Living Innovations to determine the individual's need.
What is prior communication with Living Innovations?
If an individual needs to learn how to search for jobs independently, this service should be considered.
What is job seeking skills?
Supported Employment is used for individuals in this section who have the most significant disabilities.
What is section 1?
Career Exploration is intended for this population.
What are youth?
This employment service allows a job seeker to explore different work experiences, build skills, and discover what type of job may be a good fit before committing to a traditional job placement.
What is Progressive Employment?
Every LI service that is expected should be authorized in this document before referral.
What is the IPE?
LI is helping someone apply for jobs while also teaching interview skills and professionalism. Why might Job Development alone not be enough?
What is because LI is both assisting with the job search and teaching employability skills?
This service is used when an individual needs long-term support to maintain employment.
What is supported employment?
Youth receiving Pre-ETS must have this type of goal.
What is an educational goal?
When sending the initial LI referral, staff should indicate in the email that the client is Progressive and include this information.
What is when the VRC plans to present at the next Jobsville?
An individual participating in a WBLE or PWE needs support at the worksite. Which service should be checked off on the IPE?
What is short term job coaching?
From submitting applications to reaching out to employers and practicing interview skills, these activities help a job seeker move toward obtaining competitive integrated employment.
What is Job Development
During the first month after direct hire, the Employment Specialist should frequently check in with these two people/parties and communicate the anticipated level of support to the VRC.
What are the individual and employer?
Under LI referrals for Pre-ETS, services are limited to these two areas.
What are Job Development and Job Coaching?
After the individual is presented, they must continue to be discussed at this regularly to receive the full Progressive Employment experience.
What is Jobsville?
When applicable, this packet must be sent with the referral documents for a WBLE or PWE.
What is the Manpower packet?
also acceptable; Tri-State packet
This service focuses on developing the skills someone needs to be prepared for employment, rather than simply finding the job for them.
What is job readiness?
If the answer to the Golden Referral Rule is “no,” this should happen before the LI referral is submitted.
What is revise the IPE first, then send the referral?
A young person is unsure what career they want and could benefit from exploring different career options. Which service should be considered?
What is Career Exploration?
Before submitting any LI referral, staff should ask themselves this question to make sure the referral accurately reflects the services LI will provide.
What is, “Does the IPE match what LI will be doing, teaching, and supporting?”