New York Pre-Vocational Agency Policy Manual
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The New York Pre-Vocational Agency Policy Manual provides a comprehensive operational framework for agencies delivering pre-vocational services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across the State of New York. This manual aligns with regulations established by the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and complies with Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver requirements, including guidance under New York’s Employment First policy initiative and the federal Home and Community-Based Settings Final Rule. The manual includes policies and procedures governing agency certification and enrollment, participant eligibility and assessment, person-centered vocational planning, delivery of structured skill-building activities focused on work readiness, soft skills development, time management, communication, and task completion. It also addresses staff qualifications and training, community-based work experiences, participant rights and protections, integration with supported employment pathways, documentation and billing, incident reporting, and quality assurance. Pre-vocational services are designed to help individuals acquire the foundational skills necessary for competitive, integrated employment and to prepare them for advancement into supported or customized employment programs.
This manual serves as a foundational resource for pre-vocational service providers in New York, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and person-centered programming that empowers individuals to achieve their employment goals and fully participate in community life.