Section 388-828-9360 - What is short-term employment support?(1) Short-term employment support is a service that allows DDA to approve service hours in addition to the amount of your employment service base hours under WAC 388-828-9335 and add-on hours under WAC 388-828-9350 and 388-828-9355 when: (a) You are beginning a new job;(b) There is a planned or unexpected change in your job or job duties;(c) Your current employment is at risk and short-term supports are needed to assist you in maintaining your current job; or(d) You are stuck on your pathway to employment and need individualized technical assistance.(2) Short-term employment support may be authorized for a maximum of six months at a time and may be reauthorized when: (a) The circumstances identified in subsection (1) of this section continue as evidenced by receipt of a current employment work plan or review describing the need; and(b) Both your employment provider and county recommend continuing the use of short-term employment support.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-828-9360
Amended by WSR 19-15-008, Filed 7/8/2019, effective 8/8/2019Amended by WSR 22-23-120, Filed 11/18/2022, effective 12/19/2022Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 2012 c 49 . 13-01-076, § 388-828-9360, filed 12/18/12, effective 1/18/13.