Or. Admin. R. 309-019-0270 - Definitions
(1) Competitive
Integrated Employment" means full-time or part time work:
(a) At minimum wage or higher rate that is
not less than the customary rate paid by the employer for the same or similar
work performed by other employees who are not individuals with disabilities and
who are similarly situated in similar occupations by the same employer and who
have similar training, experience, and skill with eligibility for the level of
benefits provided to other employees;
(b) At a location where the employee
interacts with other individuals who are not individuals with disabilities (not
including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to
such employee) to the same extent that individuals who are not individuals with
disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with other
individuals;
(c) As appropriate,
presents opportunities for advancement that are similar to those for other
employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who have similar
positions.
(2) "Division
Approved Reviewer" means the Oregon Supported Employment Center for Excellence
(OSECE). OSECE is the Division's contracted entity responsible for conducting
IPS Supported Employment fidelity reviews, training, and technical assistance
to support new and existing IPS Supported Employment programs
statewide.
(3) "Fidelity" for the
purposes of the IPS Supported Employment program means the provider is
providing services that are faithful to the evidence-based practice model and
obtains a satisfactory score from the Oregon Supported Employment Center for
Excellence for IPS Supported Employment as part of the their regular
reviews.
(4) "Vocational Services"
for the purposes of the ACT program in Oregon means employment support services
that will lead to competitive integrated employment. The Division specifies the
use of fidelity IPS Supported Employment for providing vocational services
within the ACT program, as described in OAR 309-019-0225 -
309-019-0255.
Notes
Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042
Stats Implemented: ORS 430.630
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