Section 7.09 - Standards for Employment and Day Supports(1) In addition to the requirements of 115 CMR 7.01 through 7.07, providers of employment supports or day supports shall adhere to the following standards: (a) Integrated, individual employment is the preferred service option and outcome for adults of working age.(b) All individuals are to be encouraged and supported in seeking and securing employment or becoming engaged on a pathway to employment.(2) Providers of employment supports including individual and group options shall adhere to the following standards: (a) Individuals are educated about the benefits of integrated employment.(b) Career planning is provided through the development of an individualized plan that identifies specific job goals and support needs.(c) Individuals are supported to acquire and maintain jobs in an integrated work setting.(d) Individuals are supported to improve job skills and foster career advancement opportunities.(e) Individuals are supported to interact with co-workers and others without disabilities.(3) Providers of day supports shall adhere to the following standards:(a) For all providers of day supports, provide a full range of community activities that provides opportunities for developing, enhancing, and maintaining competency in personal, social and community activities and includes, but is not limited to: 2. community integration experiences,3. skill development and training,4. development of activities of daily living,5. socialization experiences and support to enhance interpersonal skills, and6. pursuit of personal interests and hobbies.(b) For providers of day supports that include supports to prepare individuals for work: 1. inform individuals and their families about the benefits of integrated employment.2. develop and implement individualized support strategies that address habilitative goals necessary to prepare individuals for work;3. conduct assessments to identify specific interests, skills and support needs;4. develop relevant skills that lead to employment;5. develop job placement plans based on assessments; and6. develop and implement approaches and strategies to support expanding integrated community employment and meaningful community integration.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1317, eff. 7/15/2016.