16.2 Job Development

Central to Job Development is a dedicated plan to determine the direction of the job search. This plan should be derived from a planning meeting and reflect the wishes of the employment seeker. Job negotiations occur resulting in a job description that outlines a customized relationship between the employer and the individual. The time spent creating the Visual Resume is included in the flat fee.

(Procedure Codes 46003-01, 46003-02, 46003-JS, 46003-03)

• Milestone 1: Job Development, $100 per hour, up to 50 hours total

• Customized Employment, Milestone 2: Job Placement Achieved, $1,400 each

• Job stability $1,000 each

• 46003-03 Milestone 3: Successfully Closed / Rehabilitated $1,000 each

* A DVR Rehabilitation Counselor may authorize up to 20 additional hours of Job Development services (70 hours total) if needed. Clear justification from the provider of the need for additional hours and DVR Supervisor approval must be documented in AWARE prior to authorization of any additional hours.

(Procedure code 46000-01, non-CE procedure code 86040-04)

The visual resume is an effective alternative to the traditional resume to market a job seeker to prospective employers. The visual resume contains images (photographs and/or video) demonstrating the individual at their best. It is not a scrapbook of the person’s life.

A visual resume includes the following elements:

• A name page introducing the job seeker

• An introductory portrait or picture of the individual

• Images of the individual demonstrating competent performance of tasks

• Narrative pages relating to the images highlighting the individual’s skills, abilities, experiences, and contributions relevant to employers

• A task list developed during the Employment Planning meeting based upon the IPE goal

• Unique features of the job seeker

Payment Rate

• $250.00

• Includes the time spent creating the Visual Resume