DDRS Waiver Manual

Reimbursement for Workplace Assistance services is available only during the participant’s hours of
paid, competitive community employment.
Workplace Assistance is NOT to be used for observation or supervision of the participant for the
purpose of teaching job tasks or to ascertain the success of the job placement.
Workplace Assistance is NOT to be used for offsite monitoring when the monitoring directly relates
to maintaining a job.
Workplace Assistance is NOT to be used for the provision of skilled job trainers who accompany the
participant for short-term job skill training at the work site to help maintain employment.
Workplace Assistance is NOT to be used for regular contact and/or follow-up with the employers,
participants, parents, family members, guardians, advocates or authorized representatives of the
participants, or other appropriate professional or informed advisors, in order to reinforce and
stabilize the job placement.
Workplace Assistance is NOT to be used for the facilitation of natural supports at the work site.
Workplace Assistance is NOT to be used for individual program development, writing tasks analyses,
monthly reviews, termination reviews, or behavioral intervention programs.
Workplace Assistance is NOT to be used for advocating for the participant.
Workplace Assistance is NOT to be used for staff time in traveling to and from a work site.
Activities Not Allowed
Reimbursement is not available through Workplace Assistance services under the following circumstances:
When services are furnished to a minor child by the parent(s), stepparent(s), or legal guardian
When services are furnished to a participant by that participant’s spouse
Any service that is otherwise available under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or Public Law 94-142
During volunteer activities
In a facility setting
In conjunction with sheltered employment
During activities other than paid competitive community employment
Workplace Assistance should complement but not duplicate services being provided under SEFA
(until June 30, 2015)/Extended Service (from July 1, 2015 forward)
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