N.H. Code Admin. R. He-M 518.07 - Covered Services

(a) All employment services shall:

(1) Be designed in accordance with the individual's specific needs, interests, competencies, and learning style, as described in the individual's service agreement and employment profile as defined in He-M 503.02(l) ; and

(2) Assist each individual to assume as much personal responsibility in job seeking and job retention as is possible for that individual.

(b) Payments for employment services shall cover:

(1) All services identified in He-M 518.05;

(2) Job development;

(3) Assistance, as needed, with employment including:

a. Job applications;

b. Resume-writing;

c. Obtaining references;

d. Development of a career portfolio;

e. Interview preparation; and

f. All other activities related to obtaining and maintaining employment except as described in (10) below;

(4) Training for the individual to learn the responsibilities and expectations of employment, including:

a. Acquiring or developing acceptable work standards and workplace behavior;

b. Adjusting to the job site and work culture; and

c. Using accommodations, including any customized modifications made to perform the job;

(5) Implementation of the fading plan;

(6) Consultations or contacts with the businesses and the individual, as needed, to assist the individual to remain successfully employed;

(7) Outreach to employers for building relationships that lead to immediate or future job opportunities for the individual;

(8) Training for direct support staff as it relates to the individual's employment goals;

(9) Training for employers and co-workers to support the individual by understanding his or her:

a. Learning style;

b. Environmental needs;

c. Medical needs;

d. Physical needs; and

e. Safety needs;

(10) When combined with another employment service, transportation and training in accessing transportation, as appropriate, to and from work;

(11) Referral, evaluation, and consultation for adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, communications technology or other forms of assistive technology, and educational opportunities related to the individual's employment services and goals;

(12) Accessing work incentives information and work incentives planning services for the individual; and

(13) Any other employment service identified in the individual's service agreement.

Notes

N.H. Code Admin. R. He-M 518.07

#4593, eff 4-1-89; EXPIRED: 4-1-95

New. #6569, eff 8-22-97; ss and moved by #8406,eff 8-22-05 (from He-M 518.09 ); ss by #10397, INTERIM, eff 8-22-13, EXPIRES: 2-18-14; ss by #10493, eff 2-18-14 (from He-M 518.06 )