Chapter 14 - Job Placement and Coaching Services (Non-Supported)

Individualized job placement services help an individual obtain suitable and satisfactory employment in a competitive integrated setting consistent with the individual’s strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice. Job placement services for DVR individuals whose needs cannot be fully met by a local workforce center or internal job placement efforts (e.g., Business Outreach Specialist, DVR Rehabilitation Counselor) may need additional training and guidance from a Job Placement Service provider (JPSP). Placement services are not intended to be provided repeatedly or over an extended period of time unless the counselor determines that continued job placement services are needed to address the individual’s unique needs. 

See Chapter 15, “Supported Employment Services,” for information about supported employment, which includes extended services to retain employment.

NOTE: Generally, vendors providing job placement services who hire an individual at their own business are not eligible to receive the placement fee, an employment stipend, or OJT wage reimbursement. In cases where a company or organization providing job placement services has a position that is competitive integrated employment and that requires job placement services to secure the position, the vendor shall discuss the potential employment with the rehabilitation counselor (prior to invoicing) to determine the scope of services provided and whether the placement fee, employment stipend, or OJT wage reimbursement is appropriate.

Any JPSP working with multiple DVR individuals must report and invoice the time spent with individuals accurately to the quarter-hour.