Okla. Admin. Code § 612:10-7-138

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 612:10-7-138 - Support Services for Employment (SSE)

(a)Overview of Support Services for Employment (SSE). Support Services for Employment are intended for individuals who require additional support to manage disability-related issues or barriers that limit their ability to achieve or maintain competitive, integrated employment.

(b)Provision of Support Services for Employment (SSE). Support Services for Employment (SSE) are not subject to financial status determination. SSE services are purchased from a qualified contractor with the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services and are provided by certified employment consultants or job coaches.

(1) An Employment Support Assessment (ESA) of the individual's level of independence and support needs is used by the individual and DRS Counselor to identify needed services and supports.

(2) Services identified in the ESA may include, but are not limited to training in the following areas:

(A) accessing public transportation;

(B) securing reliable transportation;

(C) assisting individuals in obtaining the information/items necessary to meet the requirements for an I-9;

(D) teaching skills for obtaining worksite and/or training facility modifications or accommodations;

(E) navigation in a new environment such as a college campus;

(F) advocacy/assertive skills to develop their independence in employment situations;

(G) choosing and caring for appropriate work clothing;

(H) banking skills;

(I) assisting the individual in obtaining a food handler's card (if needed);

(J) training in the management of personal assistant services, and/or;

(K) Other.

(i) SSE services are intended to be used individually or with other employment contracts to meet the individual's employment needs. These services are open to individuals in all priority groups.

(ii) This service cannot be used to provide the individual with transportation or assistance to or from appointments, the worksite, or the college campus. It is not to be used in place of public transportation or when the individual has circumstances that arise that prevent selftransportation.

(iii) Optional Team Meetings can be conducted anytime throughout the delivery of services as needed to address progress or concerns related to the successful completion of SSE services.

(c)Eligibility for Support Services for Employment (SSE). An individual shall be eligible for support services for employment if:

(1) The individual is determined to be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services; and

(2) they require additional support to manage disability-related issues or barriers that limit their ability to achieve or maintain competitive, integrated employment.

Okla. Admin. Code § 612:10-7-138

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 41, Issue 22, August 1, 2024, eff. 8/11/2024