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2 Year Modification

Idaho PYs 2022-2023 (Mod) Published Approved

Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Combined or General)

Section Published
Previous Plan Year Value Current Revision
Enter Narrative
1 - <p>The State of Idaho does not have a state licensure for rehabilitation counseling.&nbsp; IDVR’s personnel standards satisfy Federal requirements as outlined in 34 CFR 361.18(c). </p> 1 + <p>The State of Idaho does not have a state licensure for rehabilitation counseling.&nbsp; IDVR’s personnel standards satisfy Federal requirements as outlined in 34 CFR 361.18(c).</p>
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3 - <p>IDVR has established two QRP levels: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Senior (VRC Senior). The standards that satisfy the Agency’s Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) policy for VRC positions are as follows: </p> 3 + <p>IDVR has established two QRP levels: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Senior (VRC Senior). The standards that satisfy the Agency’s Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) policy for VRC positions are as follows:</p>
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5 <ol> 5 <ol>
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8 - <p>The standard for the VRC Senior position that satisfies the Agency’s CSPD policy is a current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation obtained through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). The LPC or LCPC designation does not meet the CSPD requirement for a VRC Senior. </p> 8 + <p>The standard for the VRC Senior position that satisfies the Agency’s CSPD policy is a current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation obtained through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). The LPC or LCPC designation does not meet the CSPD requirement for a VRC Senior.</p>
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10 <p>Requirements to meet CSPD for staff hired at Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (VRS) level and maintain employment eligibility include the following:</p> 10 <p>Requirements to meet CSPD for staff hired at Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (VRS) level and maintain employment eligibility include the following:</p>
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13 - <li>The VRS, with assistance from Regional Manager (RM), will develop a CSPD Plan within six-months of hire date to be reviewed for approval by Human Resources.&nbsp; </li> 13 + <li>The VRS, with assistance from Regional Manager (RM), will develop a CSPD Plan within six-months of hire date to be reviewed for approval by Human Resources.&nbsp; Each CSPD plan will require the following elements:
14 + <ul>
15 + <li>Educational requirements necessary to complete CSPD (if applicable). Number of courses required and an outline of anticipated timeframe for completion of each course.</li>
16 + <li>As the coursework is completed grades must be submitted to the Regional Manager and Human Resources within one month upon completion of term.</li>
17 + <li>Employment internship or work experience requirement necessary to complete CSPD (if applicable).</li>
18 + <li>Official acceptance documentation should be submitted to Regional Manager and Human Resources.</li>
19 + <li>Acceptance of RSA scholarship (if applicable).</li>
20 + <li>Estimated cost of tuition and books.</li>
21 + <li>Outline of timeline for completion from the university.</li>
22 + </ul>
23 + </li>
24 + <li>CSPD will be evaluated for progress as part of the VRS overall performance requirements as outlined in the VRS job description each year.</li>
25 + <li>The VRS is expected to meet periodically with their manager until the CSPD plan is implemented. The manager will submit a monthly report to HR, which will provide a summary of progress.</li>
26 + <li>Staff members at VRS level will be required to produce adequate semester progress to Human Resources for their personnel file.</li>
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16 - <p>Each CSPD plan will require the following elements:</p> 29 + <p>When IDVR experiences a limited number of recruits for a QRP positions the agency will consider hiring individuals into the VRS classification.</p>
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18 - <p>a. Educational requirements necessary to complete CSPD (if applicable). Number of courses required and an outline of anticipated timeframe for completion of each course.</p> 31 + <p>IDVR requires a CRC for all Regional Manager or Assistant Region Manager positions.</p>
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20 - <p>b. As the coursework is completed grades must be submitted to the Regional Manager and Human Resources within one month upon completion of term.</p> 33 + <p>IDVR will reimburse the cost of the CRCC application and testing fee upon verification of achievement of CRC certification, when funds are available.</p>
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22 - <p>c. Employment internship or work experience requirement necessary to complete CSPD (if applicable).</p> 35 + <p>IDVR will recognize current standards as outlined in the CRC Certification Guide when determining qualifying degrees, programs, coursework and acceptable employment experience.&nbsp; http://www.crccertification.com/.</p>
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24 - <p>d.&nbsp;Official acceptance documentation should be submitted to Regional Manager and Human Resources. </p> 37 + <p>The agency will annually review and evaluate if financial assistance can be provided to support VR Specialists (VRS) that are working towards meeting CSPD. HR will notify all VRSs at the time IDVR determines that financial assistance is available. The notification will specify the time frame and process on how to obtain the financial assistance offered.</p>
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26 - <p>e.&nbsp;Acceptance of RSA scholarship (if applicable).</p>
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28 - <p>f.&nbsp;Estimated cost of tuition and books.</p>
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30 - <p>g. Outline of timeline for completion from the university.</p>
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32 - <p>2.&nbsp;CSPD will be evaluated for progress as part of the VRS overall performance requirements as outlined in the VRS job description each year.</p>
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34 - <p>3. The VRS is expected to meet periodically with their manager until the CSPD plan is implemented. The manager will submit a monthly report to HR, which will provide a summary of progress.</p>
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36 - <p>4. Staff members at VRS level will be required to produce adequate semester progress to Human Resources for their personnel file. </p>
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38 - <p>When IDVR experiences a limited number of recruits for a QRP positions the agency will consider hiring individuals into the VRS classification. </p>
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40 - <p>IDVR requires a CRC for all Regional Manager or Assistant Region Manager positions. </p>
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42 - <p>IDVR will reimburse the cost of the CRCC application and testing fee upon verification of achievement of CRC certification, when funds are available. </p>
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44 - <p>IDVR will recognize current standards as outlined in the CRC Certification Guide when determining qualifying degrees, programs, coursework and acceptable employment experience.&nbsp; http://www.crccertification.com/. </p>
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46 - <p>The agency will annually review and evaluate if financial assistance can be provided to support VR Specialists (VRS) that are working towards meeting CSPD. HR will notify all VRSs at the time IDVR determines that financial assistance is available. The notification will specify the time frame and process on how to obtain the financial assistance offered. </p>
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