Review with the participant or, as appropriate, participant's representative, IPE approval requirements emphasizing need for counselor approval along with possible subsequent supervisor approval.
Review with the participant or, as appropriate, participant's representative all pertinent data gathered during the comprehensive assessment.
Ascertain from the participant the chosen method of IPE development based on options provided in the Individualized Plan for Employment Development Options handout.
Provide technical assistance required for developing the IPE.
Complete the Financial Summary worksheet to determine level of individual's participation in the cost of their plan. If the participant is an SSI or SSDI recipient they are exempt from the financial needs test and completion of the financial worksheet is not necessary.
Evaluate availability of comparable services and benefits.
Complete the Plan Datapage in AWARE providing the following information:
justification for selected employment goal
identification of services which are needed in order to achieve the employment goal, identifying costs of services and breakdown of who will be responsible for various costs including participation and identification of comparable services and benefits. The Plan Datapage in AWARE provides a comment section to justify planned services and discuss arrangements and agreements made between the participant and DVR surrounding the provision of services.
documentation outlining DVR and participant responsibilities in achieving the employment outcome and in securing comparable services and benefits.
a description of the criteria that will be used to evaluate progress toward achievement of the employment outcome.
statement concerning the expected need for post-employment services (PES) to include a description of PES if identified and identification of comparable services or benefits available for the PES.
Submit for approval as necessary. If the IPE is not approved by the supervisor, he/she shall consult with the counselor and clearly outline the reasons as well as the changes necessary to obtain approval.
Obtain signatures of the participant or, as appropriate, participant's representative and VR Counselor.
Provide a copy of the IPE as well as a copy of the Rights and Responsibilities Handout to the participant or, as appropriate, to the participant's representative and, if appropriate, explain to the participant in the native language or appropriate mode of communication of the participant or representative.
A copy of the signed IPE shall also be placed in the case file.
Authorize planned services once IPE is approved and signed as necessary.
Review the IPE annually, or more often if deemed necessary by the participant and the VR Counselor. At the time of annual review, the VR Counselor shall meet with the participant, or as appropriate, the participant's representative, to assess the participant's progress in achieving the employment goal and amend the IPE as necessary.
Document Annual Reviews in the Plan Review Browse.