Section Ed 1008.06 - Counseling and Guidance During IPE Development(a) The counselor shall facilitate the development of the IPE by engaging the eligible individual through counseling and guidance to identify the employment outcome and the steps and services needed to reach that goal to the degree necessary based on the option for developing the IPE in accordance with CFR 361.45(c)(1) and 1008.05.(b) The counselor shall be responsible for reviewing and approving all IPEs, including any proposed changes as described in Ed 1008.13.(c) NHVR shall be responsible for coordinating and monitoring the services provided under the IPE.(d) When jointly developing the IPE with the eligible individual, the counseling and guidance shall focus on options including, but not limited to:(1) Exploring the impact of the disability and options and resources which allow the individual to achieve an employment outcome;(2) Engaging in assessment activities that identify the individual's rehabilitation needs and help the individual make informed choices about employment options and the employment outcome;(3) Using current labor market information to help identify a potential employment outcome;(4) Identifying an employment goal consistent with abilities, interests, rehabilitation goals and labor market information;(5) Developing positive employment attitudes and behaviors;(6) Explaining services available through various community resources;(7) Identifying needed services and coordinating referrals as appropriate;(8) Developing job-seeking and networking skills; and(9) Monitoring post-employment adjustment to determine need for additional services.(e) When the eligible individual chooses to independently develop the IPE, NHVR shall be available to provide substantial technical assistance related to IPE development which shall include: (1) Explaining the IPE process, procedures, and requirements of NHVR rules;(2) Advising the individual on where to obtain information about careers, labor market information, and demand occupations;(3) Identifying other sources of technical assistance, services, and funding; and(4) Recommending potential service providers and sharing available information about their performance outcomes.N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1008.06
Derived from Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13231, Effective 7/13/2021, Expires 7/13/2031