Service Model (Overview of Contract Objectives. This is a pilot project in partnership between the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) and the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). Contractors eligible to provide services under this contract have been identified as ODMHSAS contracted providers located in Cleveland County and Oklahoma County only. This contract is intended to provide Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services to individuals with serious mental illness or co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders who have not achieved competitive integrated employment or for whom competitive integrated employment has been disrupted or intermittent. IPS services can be provided to out of school or at risk youth aged 16 or older, high school seniors in their final semester, and adults aged eighteen (18) or older. The ODMHSAS contracted provider(s) will refer individuals to DRS Counselor(s) and collaborate in providing services necessary to assist the individual with obtaining and maintaining competitive integrated employment. DRS Counselor(s) may also refer individuals in Priority Groups 1 or 2, with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders to the participating ODMHSAS contracted provider(s) for IPS services. The ES and DRS Counselor should have face-to-face meetings at least monthly and other client-related contacts by phone, email, text, fax, or in-person, weekly to discuss shared clients and referrals. Employment is a key component of recovery. Individuals with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders who hold competitive jobs for an extended period of time frequently experience a number of benefits including improved or increased income, self-esteem, quality of life, social inclusion, and control of symptoms. In lieu of extensive pre-employment assessment(s), services are based on the individual’s preferences, skills, and experiences, and recorded in the Career Profile to assist in developing the Job Search Plan. The ES will begin the rapid job search within thirty (30) days of an individual entering the IPS program. The ES will utilize the Job Search Plan to assist the individual with learning skills including but not limited to how to perform a job search, fill out applications, interview for jobs, and successfully gain and retain employment. During the rapid job search the ES will locate and develop relationships with employers through multiple face-to-face meetings.
Service Model (Overview of Contract Objectives. Employment and Retention Milestones are for individuals with significant disabilities (Priority Group 2) who require short-term on-site and/or off-site support and require assistance preparing for, obtaining, and maintaining employment. If Employment and Retention Services are used with an individual with a most significant disability (Priority Group 1), the DRS Counselor must justify in a case note why Employment and Retention is the most appropriate placement service rather than Supported Employment. Youth currently enrolled in high school can begin receiving services from the assessment and vocational preparation milestones under this contract during their final semester. At the time of referral, the DRS Counselor will provide the Contractor with copies of the following documents:
Service Model (Overview of Contract Objectives. These services are intended for individuals who require additional supports to manage disability related issues or barriers that limit their ability to achieve competitive, integrated employment. The Employment Support Assessment (ESA) is the only service that can be utilized to evaluate the support needs of individuals on a Trial Work Plan. At the time of referral, the DRS Counselor will provide the Contractor with a copy of the following documents:
Service Model (Overview of Contract Objectives. Job Placement Milestones are for individuals with disabilities (Priority Group 3 only) not meeting the definition of significant disability, who do not need supports, but may need accommodations. This contract is intended for individuals seeking full-time employment (as determined by the employer). Youth who are currently enrolled in high school can begin the assessment process under the Assessment and Career Planning Milestone in their final semester. At the time of referral, the DRS Counselor will provide the Contractor with copies of the following documents:
Service Model (Overview of Contract Objectives. Supplemental Employment Services Pilot Contract is intended to provide services required under WIOA, not available in other employment services contracts. Some services are limited to specific priority groups, as outlined in subsection C. Target Population below. The services are intended to be used individually or in conjunction with other ESS contracts to meet the individual’s employment needs. Supplemental Employment Services with specific service listed in description must be included in the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) or Trial Work Plan (TWP) in order to authorize for any service in this contract. The only service in the SES contract that can be provided under a Trial Work Plan (TWP) is the Career Exploration service. At the time of referral, the DRS Counselor will provide the Contractor with copies of the following documents:
Service Model (Overview of Contract Objectives. 1) This is a pilot project to provide Customized Employment Services and/or other employment services to individuals in Priority Group 1 with the most significant disabilities. Individuals in Priority Group 1 receiving services through the SE contract, can utilize Career Exploration, Internship, Onsite Supports and Training, and Extended Services for Transition (EST) services, by having both CE and SE on the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE). Some of the other employment services are available to individuals in Priority Group 2 with significant disabilities. Individuals in Priority Group 2 receiving services through the Employment and Retention (ER) contract, can utilize Career Exploration and Internship services by having both CE and ER on the IPE. The DRS Counselor, working with the individual and the Contractor, will designate the services to be used. Only the Discovery and Profile and Career Exploration services can be used with transition aged youth, 16 or above, in high school, and on a Trial Work Plan or Individualized Plan for Employment, to gather information related to employment, and to help identify additional employment related transition services and/or a career path. This contract is intended to meet the requirements of WIOA, and is designed to be flexible to meet the needs of the individual through ongoing communication and team meetings. Individuals may not need all services and/or extended training time. Although some services are required, others are designed to provide individuals with the flexibility to bypass optional services and/or progress through required services in less time when they meet the required outcome. Team meetings will also be utilized to determine an individual’s readiness to move between services. The team includes: the individual, DRS Counselor, Contractor, and any other relevant team member, (i.e. Parent/Guardian, family member(s), DDS Case Manager, HTS, friend(s), advocate(s), etc.). The Team Meeting is preferred to be in-person, but can be conducted using other technology assisted communication. When using other technology assisted communication, the individual must be physically present with either the DRS Counselor or Contractor. (Such as: telephone conference calls, Zoom or Skype meetings, to allow for real-time participation by all team members.)
Service Model (Overview of Contract Objectives. These services are intended for individuals who require additional supports to manage disability related problems or barriers that limit their ability to achieve competitive, integrated employment. The Employment Support Assessment is the only service that can be utilized to evaluate the support needs of individuals on a Trial Work Plan. At the time of referral, the DRS Counselor will provide the Contractor with a copy of the ESS-C-349 — ESS Assessment Referral, Eligibility Determination Form, Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) or Trial Work Plan, Personal Information Form, and Authorization. This contract is open to individuals in all priority groups. The DRS Counselor, working with the individual and the Contractor, will designate the services to be used. The Contractor will only provide services if the service has been pre-authorized by the DRS Counselor. A ESS-C-133 — DRS Counselor Monthly Update Form must be completed monthly and submitted to the DRS Counselor throughout the provision of the contract services. When requesting mileage reimbursement for travel of thirty-five (35) or more miles one-way, the request must be submitted in writing; an authorization at the current state rate by DRS Counselor, must be received prior to travel. The billing must include all required case documentation for payment and should be typed or legibly written. Payment of a service will constitute payment in full for all services delivered with the exception of the mileage reimbursement, if appropriate.
Service Model (Overview of Contract Objectives. Job Placement Milestones are for individuals with disabilities (Priority Group 3 only) not meeting the definition of significant disability, who do not need supports, but may need accommodations. This contract is intended for individuals seeking full-time employment (as determined by the employer). Youth who are currently enrolled in high school can begin the assessment process under the Assessment and Career Planning Milestone in their final semester. At the time of referral, the DRS Counselor will provide the Contractor with copies of the following documents: DRS-C-301 Employment Services Referral; DRS-C-21 Eligibility Determination Form, DRS-C-29 Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE); and DRS Personal Information report (AWARE). Prior to the initiation of services, the JP milestones and travel, if applicable must be pre-authorized by the DRS Counselor. The DRS Counselor, working with the individual and the Contractor, will determine the milestones to be used. The JP AS Milestone is optional. This milestone provides job search skills training, self-directed career search and assistance with writing a résumé. Once the intake appointment is scheduled, the Contractor will send an ESS-C-369 JP Authorization Request & Invoice to the DRS Counselor. The DRS Counselor will authorize for the milestones within five (5) business days. (PLEASE NOTE: Since EM begins the first day of employment, PL and EM will be authorized at the same time.) The Contractor should contact the DRS Counselor to request the Authorization for Purchase, if not received within five (5) business days. The ESS-C-133 DRS Counselor Monthly Update Form(s) must be completed when any milestone extends beyond one month starting one month from the initial referral date. The monthly update should be submitted as an email attachment to the DRS Counselor. Optional Team Meetings can be conducted anytime throughout the delivery of services as needed to address progress or concerns related to a successful employment outcome. Team Meetings are preferred to be in person but can be conducted using other technology-assisted communication. (Such as conference calls, Zoom, Teams, Skype, or other virtual platforms/apps, to allow for real-time participation by all team members.) The individual must be physically present with either the DRS Counselor or Contractor when using other technology-assisted communication. The individual, or with the support of a designee identified by the individual, will lead the mee...
Service Model (Overview of Contract Objectives. The JOBS contract is intended for job placement to assist individuals with meeting their financial needs, (i.e. housing, transportation, daily living expenses, etc.) while completing services on their Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE), and prior to pursuing placement in their chosen IPE vocational goal. This contract is open to individuals in all priority groups who do not need supports, but may need accommodations. The ESS-C-185 — Job Accommodation Form will be used to document accommodations identified by the individual, employment consultant and/or employer to assist in the successful performance of job duties and for job retention. Prior to the initiation of services, the Job Service and Travel (if traveling at least thirty-five (35) miles one-way), must be pre- authorized by the DRS Counselor. An ESS-C-133 — DRS Counselor Monthly Update Form must be completed monthly and submitted to the DRS Counselor throughout the provision of the contract services. An individual can utilize the job service twice during the life of their case. Each job service consists of an initial job placement and a re-placement, if necessary, within the sixty (60) day work period. If the individual loses their job prior to the completion of the sixty (60) day work period, the Contractor is only required to replace the individual in another job, one (1) additional time. Once the Contractor replaces the individual in another job, the sixty (60) day work period will resume where the initial sixty
Service Model (Overview of Contract Objectives. The DRS Counselor, working with the individual and the Contractor, will designate the services to be used. An individual receiving ER services can access: the Career Exploration and Internship services using the Customized Employment (CE) contract (both ER and CE must be listed as separate services on the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE), and the Contractor must have both contracts). Youth who are currently enrolled in high school can begin receiving services under this contract during their final year. At the time of referral, the DRS Counselor will provide the Contractor with a copy of the Eligibility Determination Form, IPE, and Personal Information Form. Once the intake appointment is scheduled, the Contractor will send an ESS-C-273- ER Authorization Request Form to the DRS Counselor. The DRS Counselor will authorize for the Assessment and Vocational Preparation or Placement milestones within five (5) business days. The Contractor should contact the DRS Counselor and ask for the authorization to be sent if not received within five (5) business days. Prior to the initiation of services, the ER milestones and travel if applicable, must be pre-authorized by the DRS Counselor. ESS-C-133 — DRS Counselor Monthly Update Form(s) must be completed monthly and submitted to the DRS Counselor throughout the provision of the contract services. If an individual loses their job before the completion of the EM milestone, the Contractor is required to re-place the individual in another job at no cost to DRS, and continue to follow their progress and provide the training, supports, and advocate for needed job accommodations to successfully complete this milestone.
