Okla. Admin. Code § 612:10-7-2.4

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 612:10-7-2.4 - Annual outreach and review services

(a) DRS will provide this service by DRS qualified staff or under a contractual relationship. DRS is required to provide annual outreach and review services for individuals earning subminimum wages under a 14c certificate. DRS is responsible for providing the required services only when an individual becomes known to DRS. The individuals will receive information about career counseling, supported employment, customized employment, career advancement, benefits counseling, and referrals to DRS and other available job placement resources within their local communities.

(b) For individuals hired at subminimum wage, these services must be carried out once every six months for the first year of the individual's subminimum wage employment, and annually thereafter for the duration of such employment. Intervals will be calculated based upon the date an individual becomes known to DRS. An individual may become known to DRS via self-identification by the person with a disability, via referral by a third party, through the individual's involvement with the vocational rehabilitation process, or any other method.

(c) Individuals will receive documentation as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after services are completed, or, 90 calendar days if additional time is necessary due to extenuating circumstances, which should be interpreted narrowly. At a minimum, documentation must include:

(1) Name of the individual with a disability;

(2) Description of service or activity completed;

(3) Name of the provider of the required service or activity;

(4) Date required service or activity completed;

(5) Signature of DRS personnel transmitting documentation to the individual with a disability; and

(6) Date and method by which document was transmitted to the individual.

Okla. Admin. Code § 612:10-7-2.4

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 36, Issue 22, August 1, 2019, eff. 8/11/2019