N.J. Admin. Code § 12:51-20.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 12:51-20.9 - Employment phases and support

(a) The organization shall assist the consumer in benefit planning including accessing Social Security work incentives such as the PASS and IRWE.

(b) The organization shall provide support employment services utilizing two support phases:

1. The intensive support phase immediately after placement, which helps the supported employee to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills needed to perform the specific job tasks, work routine and personal life activities critical to employment success;

2. The extended support phase, which refers to the ongoing assistance the supported employee receives to strengthen and maintain physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills and access resources needed to continue successful job tenure. Service shall be proactive with individual support needs continually assessed. Job specific supports should be available on and off the job site and individual/community supports available as needed.

(c) The supported employment specialist shall function in a consultative role to employers as needed/requested including the identification, access and development of natural supports. These duties shall be contained in the job description and verified by written notes, reports and brochures, where applicable. The supported employment specialist shall always respect the confidentiality of the consumer if the consumer requests it.

(d) Through the analysis of the work culture and other life arenas the supported employment specialist identifies the existence of and links to resources that are naturally occurring and shall enhance the success and satisfaction of the employee. These activities shall be documented in consumer interview, individual plan, case notes, and on site visits.

(e) The supported employment program shall have a long term commitment to the employee and shall have a procedure to support individuals through re-employment, career advancement and time between jobs. Policy and case notes shall identify contact with clients at least twice per month.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:51-20.9

Amended by R.2002 d.119, effective 5/6/2002.
See: 33 New Jersey Register 4091(a), 34 New Jersey Register 1726(a).
In (b), substituted "two" for "three" in the introductory paragraph, deleted former 2 and recodified former 3 as 2.