Section 56-1801 – DEFINITIONS.
56-1701 [56-1801]. DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter: (1) "Department" means the department of health and welfare. (2) "Extended employment services" means long-term maintenance services that assist participants in maintaining employment or gaining employment skills in preparation for community employment or that provide assistance to adult participants within an industry or a business setting or […]
Section 56-1802 – PROGRAM ESTABLISHED.
56-1702 [56-1802]. PROGRAM ESTABLISHED. (1) There is hereby established in the department an extended employment services program for the purpose of increasing employment opportunities for program participants. The program shall be administered by the department. Extended employment services offered under this program are separate and apart from any federal program but may be collaborative with […]
Section 56-1803 – PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY AND ADMINISTRATION.
56-1703 [56-1803]. PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY AND ADMINISTRATION. (1) A person is eligible to participate in the program if the person: (a) Has a disability that constitutes a barrier to maintaining paid employment without long-term vocational support; (b) Is sixteen (16) years of age or older; and (c) Is an Idaho resident. (2) Program participants may request […]
Section 56-1804 – COVERED SERVICES — INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM PLAN.
56-1704 [56-1804]. COVERED SERVICES — INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM PLAN. (1) Subject to available funding, the program shall provide the following services to participants, as appropriate: (a) Individual community-based supported employment; (b) Group community-based supported employment; (c) Work services; and (d) Transportation. (2) The services provided to a participant shall be based on the participant’s individual program […]
Section 56-1805 – PROGRAM PROVIDERS — REQUIREMENTS — REVOCATION OF APPROVAL — AGREEMENT REVIEW.
56-1705 [56-1805]. PROGRAM PROVIDERS — REQUIREMENTS — REVOCATION OF APPROVAL — AGREEMENT REVIEW. (1) Extended employment services providers must be approved by the department prior to participation in the program. The department shall enter an agreement with each approved provider. The agreement shall specify: (a) Minimum provider requirements: (i) The provider must be accredited by […]