Policy on Job Related Services Including Job Search and Placement Assistance, Job Retention Services, Follow-Up Services, and Follow Along Services
34CFR Section 361.48 requires the Department for the Blind to develop and maintain current policies covering the nature and scope and the criteria under which each service is provided.
A. Nature and Scope
The Department will provide job-related services including job search and placement assistance, job retention services, follow-up services, and follow along services to eligible individuals when these services are needed to achieve or maintain an employment outcome. These services may include: evaluation of an individual’s job readiness; assistance and instruction in job seeking skills; employer contacts; coordination with and referral to the statewide workforce investment system; job analysis and modification; employee or supervisor consultation; advisement and training; and selective placement or post-placement follow-up.
B. Criteria
The individual and the counselor will jointly plan job seeking, job placement, and job retention services needed to prepare for, secure, retain, or regain an employment outcome in the most integrated settings consistent with the individual’s unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice.
Revised: 08/10/01