Section 388-877A-0330. Recovery support services requiring program-specific certification—Employment services.

Employment services are a recovery support service that requires program-specific certification by the department's division of behavioral health and recovery. These services assist in training, job search, and placement services in order to help individuals find competitive jobs in their local communities.

(1) An agency providing employment services must have knowledge of and provide individuals access to employment and education opportunities by coordinating efforts with one or more entities that provide other rehabilitation and employment services, such as:

(a) The department's division of vocational rehabilitation;

(b) Community, trade, and technical colleges;

(c) The business community;

(d) WorkSource, Washington state's official site for online employment services;

(e) Washington state department of employment security; and

(f) Organizations providing job placement within the community.

(2) An agency providing employment services must:

(a) Ensure all staff members providing direct services for employment are knowledgeable and familiar with services provided by the department's division of vocational rehabilitation.

(b) Conduct and document a vocational assessment in partnership with the individual that includes work history, skills, training, education, and personal career goals.

(c) Assist the individual to create an individualized job and/or career development plan that focuses on the individual's strengths and skills.

(d) Assist the individual to locate employment opportunities that are consistent with the individual's skills, goals, and interests.

(e) Document any outreach, job coaching, and support at the individual's worksite, when requested by the individual and/or the individual's employer.

(f) If the employer makes a request, provide information regarding the requirements of reasonable accommodations, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and the Washington state anti-discrimination law.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.02, 70.96A, 71.05, 71.24, 71.34, 74.50 RCW, RCW 74.08.090, 43.20A.890, and 42 C.F.R. Part 8. WSR 13-12-053, § 388-877A-0330, filed 5/31/13, effective 7/1/13.]

Chapters 70.02, 70.96A, 71.05, 71.24, 71.34, 74.50 RCW, RCW 74.08.090, 43.20A.890, and 42 C.F.R. Part 8. WSR 13-12-053, § 388-877A-0330, filed 5/31/13, effective 7/1/13.