Section 388-828-9360. What are short-term employment supports?

(1) Short-term employment supports is a service that allows DDD to approve additional service hours in addition to the amount of your employment service base hours (see WAC 388-828-9335) and add-on hours (see WAC 388-828-9345) 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 supports may be authorized for a maximum of three months at a time and may be reauthorized when:

(a) The circumstances identified in section WAC 388-828-9360(1) continue, 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 supports.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 2012 c 49. WSR 13-01-076, § 388-828-9360, filed 12/18/12, effective 1/18/13.]

RCW 71A.12.030 and 2012 c 49. WSR 13-01-076, § 388-828-9360, filed 12/18/12, effective 1/18/13.

Rules

388-828-9335,388-828-9345,