WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:00.970 align:middle line:90% 00:00:00.970 --> 00:00:05.530 align:middle line:84% E1MN, a state-agency partnership working together 00:00:05.530 --> 00:00:08.920 align:middle line:84% to deliver a more seamless and timely employment support 00:00:08.920 --> 00:00:10.730 align:middle line:90% system. 00:00:10.730 --> 00:00:14.510 align:middle line:84% VRS and SSB have an important responsibility 00:00:14.510 --> 00:00:18.770 align:middle line:84% to provide initial job supports when someone gets a job 00:00:18.770 --> 00:00:22.640 align:middle line:84% and communicate with the waver case manager about the job 00:00:22.640 --> 00:00:26.210 align:middle line:84% details so they can begin the waiver employment 00:00:26.210 --> 00:00:29.260 align:middle line:90% support services authorization. 00:00:29.260 --> 00:00:31.840 align:middle line:84% These are critical supports for the person 00:00:31.840 --> 00:00:34.510 align:middle line:84% to be successful in their new employment 00:00:34.510 --> 00:00:37.660 align:middle line:84% and to seamlessly transition from find 00:00:37.660 --> 00:00:40.220 align:middle line:90% to keep phase services. 00:00:40.220 --> 00:00:44.890 align:middle line:84% Let's begin by looking at how you as the VRS/SSB counselor 00:00:44.890 --> 00:00:48.640 align:middle line:84% fulfill this responsibility during the find phase. 00:00:48.640 --> 00:00:52.810 align:middle line:84% Then we can look at how you support the transition 00:00:52.810 --> 00:00:54.940 align:middle line:90% to the keep phase. 00:00:54.940 --> 00:00:57.550 align:middle line:84% As a reminder, during the find phase, 00:00:57.550 --> 00:01:02.380 align:middle line:84% the focus is on helping a person find a job and initial support 00:01:02.380 --> 00:01:06.490 align:middle line:84% services to help that person become stable in employment. 00:01:06.490 --> 00:01:09.880 align:middle line:84% In your role as a VRS/SSB counselor, 00:01:09.880 --> 00:01:12.430 align:middle line:84% once a person finds a job, you have 00:01:12.430 --> 00:01:14.530 align:middle line:84% an important responsibility to ensure 00:01:14.530 --> 00:01:18.310 align:middle line:84% the person has the initial support services they need 00:01:18.310 --> 00:01:21.310 align:middle line:90% to become stable in that job. 00:01:21.310 --> 00:01:23.740 align:middle line:84% To fulfill this responsibility, you'll 00:01:23.740 --> 00:01:27.880 align:middle line:84% need to coordinate with the VR employment service provider 00:01:27.880 --> 00:01:31.940 align:middle line:84% on providing the initial job supports. 00:01:31.940 --> 00:01:34.940 align:middle line:84% It's also important that you support the person 00:01:34.940 --> 00:01:39.230 align:middle line:84% with notifying the waiver case manager about the new job. 00:01:39.230 --> 00:01:41.900 align:middle line:84% When the person secures employment, 00:01:41.900 --> 00:01:44.270 align:middle line:84% the VR employment service provider 00:01:44.270 --> 00:01:48.530 align:middle line:84% will complete the VRS/SSB employment verification form 00:01:48.530 --> 00:01:50.330 align:middle line:90% and share it with you. 00:01:50.330 --> 00:01:55.070 align:middle line:84% They will also help the person upload it to their My Vault, 00:01:55.070 --> 00:01:57.380 align:middle line:84% if the person has one, and share it 00:01:57.380 --> 00:02:00.080 align:middle line:90% with the waiver case manager. 00:02:00.080 --> 00:02:02.870 align:middle line:84% Since you have a lead role during this phase, 00:02:02.870 --> 00:02:05.840 align:middle line:84% make sure the waiver case manager has received 00:02:05.840 --> 00:02:08.340 align:middle line:84% the information about the new job, 00:02:08.340 --> 00:02:11.540 align:middle line:84% including the person's job title, 00:02:11.540 --> 00:02:15.650 align:middle line:84% hourly wage, average weekly hours worked, 00:02:15.650 --> 00:02:20.900 align:middle line:84% hire and start dates, and the name of the business. 00:02:20.900 --> 00:02:24.200 align:middle line:84% The waiver case manager will use this information 00:02:24.200 --> 00:02:29.340 align:middle line:84% to authorize waiver employment support services if needed. 00:02:29.340 --> 00:02:32.210 align:middle line:84% This could take up to 30 days, so it's 00:02:32.210 --> 00:02:36.110 align:middle line:84% important to start the process immediately. 00:02:36.110 --> 00:02:38.420 align:middle line:84% The waiver case manager will also 00:02:38.420 --> 00:02:41.210 align:middle line:84% coordinate with the waiver employment support service 00:02:41.210 --> 00:02:44.000 align:middle line:84% provider, which may or may not be 00:02:44.000 --> 00:02:49.590 align:middle line:84% the same provider as the VRS/SSB employment service provider. 00:02:49.590 --> 00:02:53.100 align:middle line:84% Lastly, you need to determine the person's stability date 00:02:53.100 --> 00:02:56.790 align:middle line:84% with them and communicate that stability date with the waiver 00:02:56.790 --> 00:02:58.590 align:middle line:90% case manager. 00:02:58.590 --> 00:03:01.200 align:middle line:84% The person's stability date is the date 00:03:01.200 --> 00:03:04.580 align:middle line:84% they're considered to be stable in their job. 00:03:04.580 --> 00:03:07.880 align:middle line:84% This typically happens when the person is satisfied 00:03:07.880 --> 00:03:10.970 align:middle line:84% with the job, the employer is satisfied 00:03:10.970 --> 00:03:13.160 align:middle line:84% with the person's performance at work, 00:03:13.160 --> 00:03:16.700 align:middle line:84% and there are adequate employment supports in place 00:03:16.700 --> 00:03:20.230 align:middle line:84% to ensure continued employment stability. 00:03:20.230 --> 00:03:22.750 align:middle line:84% When the person is stable in their job, 00:03:22.750 --> 00:03:25.900 align:middle line:84% they're ready to transition to waiver employment support 00:03:25.900 --> 00:03:28.670 align:middle line:90% services if needed. 00:03:28.670 --> 00:03:32.660 align:middle line:84% Based on earlier coordination, the waiver case manager 00:03:32.660 --> 00:03:36.170 align:middle line:84% should be ready to authorize waiver employment support 00:03:36.170 --> 00:03:39.710 align:middle line:84% services and make sure they are provided. 00:03:39.710 --> 00:03:44.300 align:middle line:84% You can read about transitioning to waiver employment services 00:03:44.300 --> 00:03:48.710 align:middle line:84% on the work toolkit under Supporting People on Waivers 00:03:48.710 --> 00:03:51.310 align:middle line:90% on the Find page. 00:03:51.310 --> 00:03:55.300 align:middle line:84% The person moves into the keep phase once they transition 00:03:55.300 --> 00:03:58.450 align:middle line:84% to waiver employment support services. 00:03:58.450 --> 00:04:01.160 align:middle line:84% As a reminder, during the keep phase, 00:04:01.160 --> 00:04:05.860 align:middle line:84% the person receives the supports they need to keep their job. 00:04:05.860 --> 00:04:09.040 align:middle line:84% While the waiver case manager has the lead role 00:04:09.040 --> 00:04:12.520 align:middle line:84% during this phase, the VRS/SSB counselor 00:04:12.520 --> 00:04:15.430 align:middle line:84% is responsible for proactively staying 00:04:15.430 --> 00:04:19.510 align:middle line:84% in contact for up to 90 days and then closing 00:04:19.510 --> 00:04:23.010 align:middle line:90% the persons VRS/SSB case. 00:04:23.010 --> 00:04:27.480 align:middle line:84% It's important for the VRS/SSB counselor, the waiver case 00:04:27.480 --> 00:04:32.460 align:middle line:84% manager, and the person to stay in contact during this period 00:04:32.460 --> 00:04:36.300 align:middle line:84% to ensure a smooth transition to long-term employment 00:04:36.300 --> 00:04:40.920 align:middle line:84% supports and the person's success on the job. 00:04:40.920 --> 00:04:44.400 align:middle line:84% That wraps up this overview of your responsibility 00:04:44.400 --> 00:04:48.120 align:middle line:84% with initial job supports and communicating 00:04:48.120 --> 00:04:50.700 align:middle line:90% with the waiver case manager. 00:04:50.700 --> 00:04:53.790 align:middle line:84% As you saw in this video, by collaborating 00:04:53.790 --> 00:04:56.220 align:middle line:84% with other professionals, you're helping 00:04:56.220 --> 00:04:58.860 align:middle line:90% to achieve the shared vision. 00:04:58.860 --> 00:05:03.390 align:middle line:84% Together, we will work to align our systems so that people 00:05:03.390 --> 00:05:06.120 align:middle line:84% who are on HCBS disability waivers 00:05:06.120 --> 00:05:11.040 align:middle line:84% get seamless and timely supports to make informed choices 00:05:11.040 --> 00:05:15.110 align:middle line:84% and meet competitive, integrated employment goals.