32 Miss. Code. R. 22-3.4.1.3.7

Current through December 10, 2024

Section 32-22-3.4.1.3.7 - Job Readiness Services

Job readiness is a transitional, time-limited, systematic training program that assists individuals move toward their optimal level of vocational development. Job readiness utilizes real or simulated work. The intent of the program is to assist persons to understand the meaning, value, and demands of work; to learn or reestablish skills, attitudes, personal characteristics, and work behaviors, and to develop functional capacities. Job readiness services may require environmental accommodations. Services should be consistent with the persons employment objectives and relevant to the current geographical labor market.

Admission Criteria

The requirements for entrance to the job readiness services unit are as follows:

1. Has VR referral

2. Is at least 16 years of age

3. Has prior medical and/or psychological assessment appropriate to disabling conditions

4. Is non-dangerous to self and/or others

5. Is free of any acute medical and/or psychological conditions

6. Is able to care for his/her own personal needs

7. Has vocational potential determined

8. Has specific job goal determined

9. Has specifically identified problems to employment that need improvement

Services

Job readiness services should be comprehensive enough to address or obtain information concerning the following areas; however, the need to address every clients functioning in the following areas is determined on an individual basis:

1. Awareness of requirements for attendance, punctuality, and grooming

2. Job seeking skills

3. On-the-job performance skills (e.g.; quality and quantity of work)

4. Work-related community skills (e.g.; time, mobility, and money management)

5. Functional literacy skills (e.g.; want ads, personnel handbooks, and safety signs)

6. Knowledge of work practices (e.g.; payroll deductions, unions, benefits, retirement, insurance, and safety)

7. Work-related academic skills

8. Work-related communication skills

9. Access to governmental and community service agencies

10. Community living arrangements and coordination

11. Knowledge of legal affairs/tax matters

12. Mobility and transportation skills

13. Need for assistive technology and reasonable accommodations

14. Other barriers to employment

Individual Job Readiness Plan (IJRP)

Each client should participate in the development of his/her individual job readiness plan. This plan should be based on previous diagnostic findings. The plan should include the following:

1. A vocational goal (AACE retrieves the goal off the Individualized Plan for Employment that the VR Counselor developed with the client and places it on the IJRP.)

2. Behaviors and barriers (stated in observable, measurable terms) which are considered to impede the attainment of the person's vocational objectives

3. Statements of expected outcomes

4. Time intervals for outcomes to be achieved

5. Work assignments consistent with the job readiness goals

6. Specific treatment techniques and methods

7. Specify persons to be involved in the plan and give evidence that these individuals are aware of their role in the plan (their signature or initials will suffice for this)

8. Reviews to be conducted at least monthly (modifications should be made as necessary)

Job Readiness Service Review (Staffing)

A service review (staffing) for each active client will be held monthly and will include input from the client, client's evaluator, referring counselor and other parties involved in the client's plan.

Job Readiness Closing Summary

The job readiness closing summary will be completed and disseminated to the referring counselor. The summary is due to the counselor within fourteen (14) calendar days of the clients discharge date.

32 Miss. Code. R. 22-3.4.1.3.7