N.J. Admin. Code § 10:95-12.6

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 10:95-12.6 - Extended employment

(a) Extended employment in a sheltered setting is a legitimate and valuable employment option for individuals with disabilities and such individuals may wish to pursue long term extended employment outside the Commission's vocational rehabilitation program.

(b) The Commission is not permitted under Federal regulations to utilize Federal funds to take, as a successful employment outcome, an individual placed in a non-integrated employment setting (also referred to as sheltered employment).

1. Individuals who indicate that they only wish extended (sheltered) employment are referred directly to the community-based organization/facility. A referral shall also be sent to the DVRS Community Rehabilitation Chief. The facility will utilize State funding to conduct an evaluation of the individual.

2. Individuals who indicate that they wish integrated employment in the community can be provided a 50-day evaluation, using Commission Federal funds. The counselor can then assist the client in finding suitable employment or, if appropriate, authorizing for Work Adjustment Training (WAT). Upon completion of the WAT, the client can be placed outside the facility or remain at the facility for up to a year while a suitable employment is found. State funding is utilized to support the client after the WAT is completed.

3. Individuals who are placed in employment setting outside the community-based program will be followed up for at least 90 days to ensure that the placement is successful and will be closed as rehabilitated.

4. Individuals who decide to remain at the community-based program as an extended employee shall be closed as not rehabilitated.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:95-12.6

New Rule, R.2005 d.93, effective 3/21/2005.
See: 36 New Jersey Register 4611(a), 37 New Jersey Register 887(a).