Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 411 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AGING AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES › Division 345 - EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES › Section 411-345-0025 - Employment Service Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1)
			 Requirements for all employment services:
(a)
			 The delivery of employment services provided under these rules presumes all
			 individuals eligible for services can succeed in a job and career in a
			 competitive integrated employment setting in the general workforce and earn
			 minimum wage or better.
(b)
			 Employment is the preferred activity for individuals receiving services under
			 these rules. Competitive integrated employment is the highest priority over
			 unemployment, segregated or sheltered employment, small group employment
			 support, or non-work day activities.
(c) Employment services must be individually
			 planned based on person-centered planning principles. Consistent with the
			 person-centered approach to these services, individuals accessing employment
			 services under these rules must be encouraged, on an ongoing basis, to explore
			 their interests, strengths, and abilities relating to employment or career
			 advancement.
(d) All employment
			 services have an optimal and expected outcome of sustained paid employment at
			 the maximum number of hours, consistent with individual preferences, and work
			 experience leading to further career development, maximizing hours, using the
			 standard of working at least 20 hours per week, and competitive integrated
			 employment for which an individual is compensated at or above minimum wage,
			 with a goal of not less than the customary wage and level of benefits paid by
			 the employer for the same or similar work performed by individuals without
			 disabilities.
(e) A provider must
			 be in full compliance with the requirements for home and community-based
			 services and settings in OAR chapter 411, division 004 by September 1,
			 2018.
(f) Employment services are
			 provided under these rules in accordance with the State of Oregon Executive
			 Order No. 15-01 and OAR chapter 407, division 025.
(g) Employment services must be
			 evidence-based where evidence-based practices have been identified.
(h) Employment services must be provided:
(A) To eligible individuals under the
			 authorization of an ISP and Career Development Plan in accordance with OAR
			 411-345-0160.
(B) In a non-residential setting unless an
			 individual is operating a home-based business.
(C) In the most integrated employment setting
			 appropriate to the needs of an individual, and consistent with the choice of
			 the individual regarding services, providers, and goals.
(i) Employment services must be designed to:
(A) Increase independence, integration, and
			 regular engagement in income producing work by an individual, preferably in
			 competitive integrated employment, that is measured through improvements in
			 income level, employment status, or job advancement, or engagement by an
			 individual with an intellectual or developmental disability in work
			 contributing to a household or community;
(B) Promote integration into the workforce
			 and workplace;
(C) Promote
			 interaction with people without disabilities; and
(D) Support successful employment outcomes
			 consistent with personal and career goals.