A participant in a Supported Employment Plan may be closed rehabilitated when he or she:
has achieved and demonstrated stability in a suitable integrated work site for at least 90 days; or
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has participated in an approved IPE and the VR Counselor, participant and the long term provider are in agreement to transition the case to extended services.
Note: Stability on the job site is demonstrated when the individual is requiring minimal support (two site visits per month) to successfully maintain employment, or when it is determined that the participant has reached a plateau in his or her ability to benefit from DVR sponsored support services and it is appropriate to transfer the individual to extended support.
If the individual is in an integrated work setting, earning below minimum wage and is working towards minimum wage, the counselor must document the progress towards minimum wage and assure the individual is appropriately compensated in accordance with Section 14C of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In cases where an individual is working towards minimum wage, the case cannot be closed competitively employed, but may be closed rehabilitated as reaching a suitable employment outcome.
There must be an identified commitment in the form of a letter for ongoing support for the individual from a source other than DVR in the case record.
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Guidelines and procedures for Rehabilitated Closures found in Closure Section for the basic support program apply to Supported Employment closures as well.
Note: Guidelines and procedures identified in the Closure Section should be followed regarding closing a Supported Employment case other than rehabilitated.