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ECF Employment Benefits
Employment Definitions
Referral List Manager/ Enrollment Priority Categories
Other ECF Benefits 1
Other ECF Benefits 2
100
Attending 4-5 uniquely arranged business tours, informational interviews and/or job shadows to assist a person make an informed choice about whether he/she wishes to pursue individualized integrated employment or self-employment
What is Exploration
100
Paid position that mirror the same aspects of employment, i.e., earns competitive wage, integrative, prospect for employment, but time limited
What is Paid Internship
100
A tool that can be initiated on-line that helps to gather basic applicant information that can be used to determine if the potential applicant is likely to qualify for the program, and that allows the potential applicant to be prioritized for intake based on established prioritization and enrollment criteria
What is Screening
100
Supports active participation in a range of integrated settings that result in the person developing and sustaining a range of valued, age-appropriate social roles and relationships; building natural supports; increasing independence; and experiencing meaningful community integration and inclusion
What is Community Integration's Supports Services
100
These services are provided by a Community Navigator based on specific goals and objectives as specified in the person-centered support plan.
What is Community Support Development, Organization and Navigation
200
Report that is submitted by the ECF Employment provider after the completion of Exploration, Discovery, Situational Observation and Assessment and Job Development Plan that documented the activities of member and addresses next steps.
What is Outcome Based Report
200
Time given without financial gain that aids in job development skills that will transfer to paid internship or employment
What is Volunteer Opportunity
200
An electronic file sent daily by TennCare to the MCO that provides notification of new members enrolled into ECF CHOICES; including their categorical eligibility
What is 834 File
200
Education and skill development to independently perform routine daily activities and utilize community resources; service is instructional and focused on the development of skills that have been identified in the individual’s PCSP
What is Independant Living Skills Training
200
Provision and installation of certain home mobility aids to increase access, independence and safety in the home
What is Minor Home Modification
300
These services provide group employment services and training activities which are only for individuals seeking or engaged in individualized integrated employment or self-employment.
What is Supportive Employment
300
Sustained paid employment in a competitive or customized job that is expected to continue with a n employer for which an individual is compensated at or above the state's minimum wage, with the optimal goal of being not less and the customary wage and level of benefits paid by the employer for the same or similar work.
What is Employment
300
Individuals with intellectual disability manifested before age 18 with limitations in 2+ adaptive skill areas AND individuals with developmental disabilities manifested before age 22 with limitations in 3+ major life activities
What is Target Criteria
300
Support provided in unpaid caregiver's absence or when caregiver needs relief from routine responsibilities
What is Respite
300
This service also is used to allow the specialists listed above to be an integral part of the person-centered planning team, as needed, to participate in team meetings and provide additional intensive consultation for individuals whose functional, medical or behavioral needs are determined to be complex.
What is Specialized Consultation and Training
400
Outcome of this service is expected to be the achievement of an individualized integrated employment or self-employment consistent with career goals.
What is Job Development/ Self-Employment Start Up
400
Sustained paid employment in a competitive or customized job with an employer for which an individual is compensated at or above the state’s minimum wage, with the optimal goal being not less than the customary wage and level of benefits paid by the employer for the same or similar work performed by individuals without disabilities.
What is Individualized integrated Employment
400
Committee that will review each applicant that is being considered for enrollment in the Emergent priority group.
What is Interagency Committee
400
Help when personal care needs daily living activities in your home or in the community. Includes help with your household chores or errands. The service is available to only Group 4 members
What is Supportive Home Care (SHC)
400
Service is utilized to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities and to support the individual’s increased independence in the home, community living and participation, and individualized integrated employment or self-employment.
What is Assistive Technology
500
Up to 4 volunteer or paid work experiences in integrated community settings specifically related to a person's interests and preferences in order to identify skills and competencies needed for success in similar work settings.
What is Situational Observation and Assessment
500
Sustained paid self-employment that is home-based or conducted in an integrated setting(s) where net income in relation to hours worked is equivalent to no less than the state’s minimum wage, after a reasonable self-employment start-up period.
What is Individualized Integrated Self-Employment
500
Screening Tool, Intake Visit, Enrollment Visit
What is ECF CHOICES Referral Process
500
Reimbursement up to $500 per year to offset the costs of training programs, workshops and conferences that help the person develop self-advocacy skills, exercise civil rights, and acquire skills needed to exercise control and responsibility over other support services.
What is Individual Education and Training
500
Support with activities of daily living and other tasks that help you live in the community and engage in community lie. You will live with a family who will provide he supports you need. You must pay for your room and board
What is CLS- Family Supports