15.2 Milestone 1: Supported Employment Job Preparation and Development

(Procedure Code 87003-01)

This category of job search and placement services is for DVR individuals who have supported employment IPE’s. Individuals in this category require one-on-one assistance for every job search activity due to disability-related reasons and functional limitations. Individuals in this category will need extended services or other identified natural support to obtain, retain and maintain employment post DVR successful case closure. 

Job Preparation and Development includes:

• Training individuals on how to conduct job searches, complete applications, identify and list references, target potential employers, and interview effectively soft skills, professional attire and attitude, interview skills etc.

• Completing a basic resume and cover letter. Includes printing cost, including 20 hard copies and the résumé provided in electronic format;

• A federal resume or a visual resume may be authorized separately in conjunction with Milestone I, but a basic résumé may not.

• Contacting employers directly (and confirmed with individual) to obtain information about possible competitive job openings and to develop employer relationships;

• Conducting on-site analysis and helping employers in identifying accommodations for individuals, and/or addressing any barriers that may affect employment.

• Working together with the DVR Rehabilitation Counselor to educate and train employers in disability awareness;

• Networking with other community agencies to increase contact and employment possibilities;

• Submitting progress reports of job search activities and services to the DVR Rehabilitation Counselor on the Monthly Progress Report form (submission of monthly progress reports continues until the individual’s DVR case is closed “successfully rehabilitated”).

Report writing is not a billable job preparation and development activity.

A DVR Rehabilitation Counselor may authorize for up to an additional 20 hours, if needed. There must be clear documentation from the JPSP and supervisor approval in AWARE prior to authorization for additional hours.

Payment Rate: $65.00 per hour, up to 50 hours total