24 Miss. Code. R. 2-27.5 - Job Discovery
A. Job Discovery
includes, but is not limited to, the following types of person-centered
services:
1. Face-to-face interviews that
include a review of current and previous supports and services;
2. Assisting the person with volunteerism,
self-determination, and self-advocacy;
3. Identifying support needs;
4. Developing a plan for achieving integrated
employment;
5. Job
exploration;
6. Job
shadowing;
7.
Internships;
8. Employment
(informational) seeking skills;
9.
Current labor market;
10.
Interviewing skills;
11. Job and
task analysis activities;
12. Job
negotiation;
13. Employment
preparation (e.g., resume development, work procedures, soft skills);
14. Business plan development for
self-employment; and
15.
Environmental and work culture assessments.
B. Job Discovery must include:
1. Contact with the Community Work Incentives
Coordinators at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services to
determine the impact of income on benefits.
2. Facilitation of a meeting held prior to
discovery with the person and family/friends as appropriate, which describes
the job discovery process and its ultimate outcome of securing a community job
for the job seeker.
3. Referral to
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services.
4. Visit(s) to the person's home (if invited;
if not, another location) for the purposes of gaining information about
routines, hobbies, family supports, activities, and other areas related to a
person's living situation.
5.
Observation of the neighborhood/areas/local community near the person's home to
determine nearby employment, services, transportation, sidewalks, and other
safety concerns.
6. Interviews with
two to three (2-3) people, both paid and not paid to deliver services, who know
the person well and are generally active in the person's life.
7. Observations of the person as they
participate in typical life activities outside of their home. At least one (1)
observation is required.
8.
Participation with the person as they participate in typical life activities
outside the home. At least two (2) activities are required.
9. Participation in a familiar activity in
which the person is comfortable and most competent. At least one (1) activity
is required.
10. Participation in a
new activity in which the person is interested in participating but has never
had the opportunity to do so. At least one (1) activity is required.
11. Review of existing records and
documents.
12. Development of
discovery notes, Discovery Logs, and photos along with collecting other
information that will be useful in development of the individual Discovery
Profile.
13. Development of a
person-centered, strength-based Discovery Profile.
14. Development of an employment/career
plan.
C. Job Discovery is
intended to be time-limited; it cannot exceed 30 hours of service over a three
(3) month period.
D. Individual
employees must receive or participate in Customized Employment training before
providing Job Discovery Services. Job Discovery staff must complete Customized
Employment training prior to providing Job Discovery services through one of
the following:
1. Marc Gold and
Associates;
2. Griffin
Hammis;
3. Relias (courses approved
by DMH); or
4. Other DMH authorized
training.
E. People who
are currently employed or who are receiving Supported Employment Services
cannot receive Job Discovery Services.
F. A Person can receive Prevocational
Services and Day Services-Adult, but not at the same time of day as Job
Discovery Services.
G. People
eligible for Job Discovery include:
1. Someone
who is an adult (age 18 and older) and has never worked.
2. Someone less than 22 years of age; must
have documentation in their Plan of Services and Supports to indicate they have
received either a diploma, GED equivalent, certificate of completion, or
otherwise not receiving school services.
3. Someone who has previously had two (2) or
more unsuccessful employment placements.
4. Someone who has had a significant change
in life situation/support needs that directly affects their ability to maintain
a job.
5. Someone with multiple
disabilities who cannot represent themselves without assistance and who has not
been previously successful in obtaining community employment.
Notes
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