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Idaho Supported Employment Services Policy Manual

Idaho Supported Employment Services Policy Manual

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The Idaho Supported Employment Services Policy Manual provides a comprehensive framework for operating state-certified agencies delivering supported employment services to individuals with disabilities in Idaho. This manual aligns with the Idaho Administrative Code (IDAPA 16.03.10) and relevant provisions of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations governing supported employment programs.
The manual is designed to assist agencies in providing services that empower individuals to achieve competitive, integrated employment outcomes tailored to their strengths, interests, and abilities. It establishes policies and procedures for service delivery, agency certification, staff qualifications, and participant rights while promoting independence and community inclusion.
Key Components:
  • Certification Standards:
    • Details the requirements for agency certification, including initial approval, renewal processes, and compliance with IDAPA regulations.
    • Defines standards for maintaining quality services, including monitoring and reporting requirements.
 
 
  • Scope of Services:
    • Outlines supported employment services such as job development, job coaching, workplace accommodations, and ongoing support to ensure job retention.
    • Includes pre-employment activities like career exploration, resume preparation, interview training, and skill assessments.
  • Individualized Employment Plans (IEPs):
    • Agencies must collaborate with participants to develop IEPs that identify employment goals, necessary supports, and strategies for achieving competitive employment.
    • Plans must be reviewed regularly to assess progress and adjust services as needed.
  • Participant Rights:
    • Policies emphasize participants' rights to choose their employment goals, access integrated work environments, and receive fair treatment.
    • Includes grievance procedures to address concerns related to service delivery or discrimination.
  • Staff Qualifications:
    • Establishes minimum qualifications for job coaches, employment specialists, and other agency staff.
    • Requires ongoing training in areas such as disability awareness, workplace accommodations, behavioral supports, and vocational rehabilitation principles.
  • Employer Engagement:
    • Provides guidelines for engaging employers to promote inclusive hiring practices and workplace accommodations.
    • Encourages collaboration with local businesses to create opportunities for participants in integrated work settings.
  • Safety and Emergency Preparedness:
    • Agencies must ensure participant safety during work-related activities through risk assessments and the implementation of emergency response plans.
  • Administrative Requirements:
    • Includes recordkeeping policies requiring agencies to maintain detailed participant records documenting service delivery and employment outcomes.
    • Establishes standards for reporting data on participant progress to state agencies.
This policy manual serves as a critical resource for agencies delivering supported employment services in Idaho. It supports providers in fostering independence through meaningful employment opportunities while ensuring compliance with state certification standards and promoting integration into the workforce.
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