32 Miss. Code. R. 22-3.4.1.3.8

Current through December 10, 2024

Section 32-22-3.4.1.3.8 - AbilityWorks LINCS - Linking Innovative Networks of Community Services

* LINCS - Vocational Evaluation

* LINCS - Job Readiness

* LINCS - Job Tryout

In situations when AbilityWorks is not able to provide vocational evaluation or job readiness in the CRP environment for a specific job in which a client has interest, LINCS can be provided.

The local AbilityWorks can secure a cooperative agreement with a local business to provide the evaluation, job readiness training or job tryout.

The evaluator should be the primary CRP staff member coordinating the evaluation, job readiness or job tryout between the local business and the CRP. The facility manager must approve all LINCS agreements. Other CRP staff may assist in the process of the LINCS as needed.

Procedures to follow when utilizing LINCS:

1. The number in hours of evaluation, job readiness or job tryout should be predetermined and should be sufficient to allow the client and evaluator to obtain specific results to indicate if the client is capable of performing that particular job or obtain his/her specific vocational goal.

2. AbilityWorks will pay the client minimum wage for the work activity during the vocational evaluation, job readiness training or job tryout.

3. The LINCS experience should be a useful tool to aid in determining a feasible vocational goal. It will also help determine the clients vocational strengths and weakness.

4. The business AbilityWorks partners with must report the clients progress verbally or in writing to the evaluator or designee as agreed.

5. The business will be required to verify the number of hours worked by each client on a weekly basis, in writing.

When LINCS is utilized, the evaluator should evaluate the job site in regard to its appropriateness in the following areas:

1. Adequate supervision

2. Safety

3. Physical accessibility/worksite accommodations

4. Transportation accessibility

5. Competitiveness of work tasks and demands/expectations for quality and quantity of work

For clients that need additional job readiness training beyond the scope of the LINCS being provided, the facility manager, VR district manager and VR regional manager should be consulted to ensure adequate funding is available before additional training is offered.

32 Miss. Code. R. 22-3.4.1.3.8