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Self-assessment

Take this self-assessment to determine your knowledge about providing VRS/SSB services to people on waivers.

Read the questions below and click the best answer.

1) What is the new role that can help waiver employment service providers and waiver case managers connect with VRS/SSB?

Correct. The VRS/SSB waiver liaison is a new role created to make it easier for waiver employment service providers and waiver case managers to connect with VRS/SSB.

Incorrect—the correct answer is A. VRS/SSB waiver liaison. The VRS/SSB waiver liaison is a new role created to make it easier for waiver employment service providers and waiver case managers to connect with VRS/SSB.

Incorrect—the correct answer is A. VRS/SSB waiver liaison. The VRS/SSB waiver liaison is a new role created to make it easier for waiver employment service providers and waiver case managers to connect with VRS/SSB.

Incorrect—the correct answer is A. VRS/SSB waiver liaison. The VRS/SSB waiver liaison is a new role created to make it easier for waiver employment service providers and waiver case managers to connect with VRS/SSB.

2) Where do you go to find a dually-enrolled service provider?

Incorrect—the correct answer is B. MinnesotaHelp.info. Dually enrolled providers can provide both waiver employment and VRS/SSB services. It's important to help people understand their provider options and make an informed choice about which provider is best for them. You can find a list of dually-enrolled providers at MinnesotaHelp.info.

Correct. Dually enrolled providers can provide both waiver employment and VRS/SSB services. It's important to help people understand their provider options and make an informed choice about which provider is best for them. You can find a list of dually-enrolled providers at MinnesotaHelp.info.

Incorrect—the correct answer is B. MinnesotaHelp.info. Dually enrolled providers can provide both waiver employment and VRS/SSB services. It's important to help people understand their provider options and make an informed choice about which provider is best for them. You can find a list of dually-enrolled providers at MinnesotaHelp.info.

Incorrect—the correct answer is B. MinnesotaHelp.info. Dually enrolled providers can provide both waiver employment and VRS/SSB services. It's important to help people understand their provider options and make an informed choice about which provider is best for them. You can find a list of dually-enrolled providers at MinnesotaHelp.info.

3) What information should you share with the waiver case manager when the person gets a job?

Incorrect—the correct answer is D. All of the above. As soon as the person gets a job, it is important for the VRS/SSB counselor to let the waiver case manager know the following details: the job title, the hourly wage, the average weekly hours, hire and start dates, and name of business. This list can be found on the “Find” page of Disability Hub MN's Work toolkit.

Incorrect—the correct answer is D. All of the above. As soon as the person gets a job, it is important for the VRS/SSB counselor to let the waiver case manager know the following details: the job title, the hourly wage, the average weekly hours, hire and start dates, and name of business. This list can be found on the “Find” page of Disability Hub MN's Work toolkit.

Incorrect—the correct answer is D. All of the above. As soon as the person gets a job, it is important for the VRS/SSB counselor to let the waiver case manager know the following details: the job title, the hourly wage, the average weekly hours, hire and start dates, and name of business. This list can be found on the “Find” page of Disability Hub MN's Work toolkit.

Correct. As soon as the person gets a job, it is important for the VRS/SSB counselor to let the waiver case manager know the following details: the job title, the hourly wage, the average weekly hours, hire and start dates, and name of business. This list can be found on the “Find” page of Disability Hub MN's Work toolkit.

4) True or False? If a person is on a waiver, they must meet a special set of rules to be eligible for VRS/SSB services.

Incorrect—the correct answer is B. False. The VRS/SSB eligibility criteria is the same whether a person is on a waiver or not.

Correct. The VRS/SSB eligibility criteria is the same whether a person is on a waiver or not.

5) Where in the Work Toolkit is information about the VRS/SSB intake and eligibility determination process?

Incorrect—the correct answer is C. Information about the VRS/SSB intake and eligibility determination process can be found in the Work Toolkit under Supporting people on waivers > The Engage Plan Find Keep framework > Find, Understanding the VRS/SSB service.

Incorrect—the correct answer is C. Information about the VRS/SSB intake and eligibility determination process can be found in the Work Toolkit under Supporting people on waivers > The Engage Plan Find Keep framework > Find, Understanding the VRS/SSB service.

Correct. Information about the VRS/SSB intake and eligibility determination process can be found in the Work Toolkit under Supporting people on waivers > The Engage Plan Find Keep framework > Find, Understanding the VRS/SSB service.

Incorrect—the correct answer is C. Information about the VRS/SSB intake and eligibility determination process can be found in the Work Toolkit under Supporting people on waivers > The Engage Plan Find Keep framework > Find, Understanding the VRS/SSB service.

6) Which of the following is a service outcome from the plan phase?

Incorrect—the correct answer is D. All of the above. There are several service outcomes from the plan phase that will support the work of VRS/SSB during the find phase. The service outcomes from the plan phase include identifying broad work goals, a benefits plan, and creating an employment portfolio.

Incorrect—the correct answer is D. All of the above. There are several service outcomes from the plan phase that will support the work of VRS/SSB during the find phase. The service outcomes from the plan phase include identifying broad work goals, a benefits plan, and creating an employment portfolio.

Incorrect—the correct answer is D. All of the above. There are several service outcomes from the plan phase that will support the work of VRS/SSB during the find phase. The service outcomes from the plan phase include identifying broad work goals, a benefits plan, and creating an employment portfolio.

Correct. There are several service outcomes from the plan phase that will support the work of VRS/SSB during the find phase. The service outcomes from the plan phase include identifying broad work goals, a benefits plan, and creating an employment portfolio.

7) Where in the Work Toolkit can you find a list of potential items that could be in an employment portfolio?

Incorrect—the correct answer is B. Since the employment portfolio is built during the plan phase, you’ll find a list of the items that could be in a portfolio on the “Plan” page, in the “Building the employment portfolio” section under “Including outcome products”.

Correct. Since the employment portfolio is built during the plan phase, you’ll find a list of the items that could be in a portfolio on the “Plan” page, in the “Building the employment portfolio” section under “Including outcome products”.

Incorrect—the correct answer is B. Since the employment portfolio is built during the plan phase, you’ll find a list of the items that could be in a portfolio on the “Plan” page, in the “Building the employment portfolio” section under “Including outcome products”.

Incorrect—the correct answer is B. Since the employment portfolio is built during the plan phase, you’ll find a list of the items that could be in a portfolio on the “Plan” page, in the “Building the employment portfolio” section under “Including outcome products”.

8) How many days could it take for the waiver case manager to authorize waiver employment support services, if needed?

Incorrect—the correct answer is C. 30 days. It can take the waiver case manager up to 30 days to authorize waiver employment support services, so it’s important you notify the case manager as soon as the person has accepted a job.

Incorrect—the correct answer is C. 30 days. It can take the waiver case manager up to 30 days to authorize waiver employment support services, so it’s important you notify the case manager as soon as the person has accepted a job.

Correct. It can take the waiver case manager up to 30 days to authorize waiver employment support services, so it’s important you notify the case manager as soon as the person has accepted a job.

Incorrect—the correct answer is C. 30 days. It can take the waiver case manager up to 30 days to authorize waiver employment support services, so it’s important you notify the case manager as soon as the person has accepted a job.

9) When will initial job supports end and waiver employment support services (if needed) begin?

Incorrect—the correct answer is C. When the person is stable in their job, they’re ready to transition to waiver employment support services, if needed.

Incorrect—the correct answer is C. When the person is stable in their job, they’re ready to transition to waiver employment support services, if needed.

Correct. When the person is stable in their job, they’re ready to transition to waiver employment support services, if needed.

Incorrect—the correct answer is C. When the person is stable in their job, they’re ready to transition to waiver employment support services, if needed.

10) True or False? VRS/SSB has no responsibility once the person transitions to waiver employment support services (the keep phase).

Incorrect—the correct answer is False. While the waiver case manager has the lead role during the keep phase, VRS/SSB is responsible for proactively staying in contact for up to 90 days and then closing the VRS/SSB case.

Correct. While the waiver case manager has the lead role during the keep phase, VRS/SSB is responsible for proactively staying in contact for up to 90 days and then closing the VRS/SSB case.

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