Located in:
- Program-Specific Requirements for Vocational Rehabilitation
The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Portion of the Unified or Combined State Plan* must include the following descriptions and estimates, as required by section 101(a) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by WIOA:
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* Sec. 102(b)(D)(iii) of WIOA
d. 2. Q. ii. The Timing of Transition to Extended Services.
Current Narrative:
WIOA extended the SE time period from 18 to 24 months. The Division has created protocols for and is currently delivering Youth Extended Services (YES) as required by WIOA.
Extended services may be provided to youth with MSD for a period not to exceed four years with the funds reserved under §363.22. SE services for adults shall not exceed 24 months, unless an exception is granted. The Division requires a third-party commitment to designate a long-term support provider. Since 2004, the Extended Employment Services (EES) program has been housed under IDVR and along with Medicaid are the two providers of long-term funding for extended services in Idaho. A supported employment participant may only be transitioned to long term support based on an assessment of rehabilitation goal achievement and job stability. Periodic monitoring occurs to ensure that each customer receiving SE services is making satisfactory progress, including twice-monthly requirements to document progress toward these goals.