Supported Employment. 1. The State will develop and implement measures to provide Supported Employment Services to individuals with SMI, who are in or at risk of entry to an adult care home, that meet their individualized needs. Supported Employment Services are defined as services that will assist individuals in preparing for, identifying, and maintaining integrated, paid, competitive employment. Services offered may include job coaching, transportation, assistive technology assistance, specialized job training, and individually- tailored supervision. 2. Supported Employment Services will be provided with fidelity to an evidence- based supported employment model for supporting people in their pursuit and maintenance of integrated, paid, competitive work opportunities. Supported Employment Services will be assessed by an established fidelity scale such as the scale included in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration supported employment toolkit. 3. By July 1, 2013, the State will provide Supported Employment Services to a total of 100 individuals; by July 2, 2014, the State will provide Supported Employment Services to a total of 250 individuals; by July 1, 2015, the State will provide Supported Employment Services to a total of 708 individuals; by July 1, 2016 , the State will provide Supported Employment Services to a total of 1,166 individuals; by July 1, 2017, the State will provide Supported Employment Services to a total of 1,624 individuals; by July 1, 2018, the State will provide Supported Employment Services to a total of 2,082 individuals; and by July 1, 2019, the State will provide Supported Employment Services to a total of 2,500 individuals.
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