For those individuals entering the workforce for the first time or re-entering the workforce after a break, work adjustment can assist individuals in adjusting to the demands and stresses of work. It can also assist in discussions of how home life and daily routine can affect work, how work can affect benefits and transportation concerns.

 Individuals referred from Rehabilitation Services Commission, Ticket to Work, a County Board of Mental Health/Drug/Alcohol Services, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, a County Board of Development Disabilities or other funding source may have their services paid for by the funding source.

 Work Adjustment Class

 Work adjustment is a training program in either a community or facility based setting to assist the consumer in acquiring or improving work skills, work behaviors, work tolerance, interpersonal skills and work ethic.  Staff will be present as needed, to provide instruction, evaluate changes in behaviors, abilities and attitudes.  The funding source will receive a brief job task analysis and training plan within 10 days of the start of the service. The written report will include discussion of the individual’s strengths and potential barriers, document progress towards achieving goals, adaptations and accommodations to job tasks and the work environment, and specific recommendations for future programming.  Service should last a minimum of 2 weeks. 

 The individual will be paid minimum wage for hours worked.  Development of the work adjustment site is a separate fee.  Orientation to work occurs in a classroom setting provided to individuals in a group or individually by a PCC or CRC staff.  Groups must have a minimum of 2 participants.  If only 1 individual shows, the hourly rate applies.

 Work Adjustment/Experience Site Development:

  The Job Developer locates and secures work adjustment or work experience sites in the vocational area that has been recommended by the funding source and individual served. This service includes meeting with potential employers to explain the purpose and benefits of the vocational rehabilitation program.  It may also include working with the employer to coordinate a tour of the job site for the individual, interview the employer, or coordinating start date and hours.

Work Adjustment Intake:

The work adjustment intake is the initial service that allows PiE and the individual to meet to discuss services, complete necessary forms, discuss confidentiality, and to complete an orientation assessment. This includes obtaining a history of the presenting problem and to develop appropriate service plans. PiE will provide the referral agent with a written report summarizing the information obtained and a copy of the service plans. This fee will only be charged once, either as part of the Placement Package or as the first part of another service.

Summer Youth:  

Summer Youth Programs are intended to promote a student’s transition from school to post-secondary education, vocational training or integrated employment.  Services will include an evaluation of the consumer’s vocational needs, instruction on vocational topics such as interviewing skills, work behaviors, basic job readiness skills, independent living skills, as well as integrated community based work experiences.  Staff will work with students to learn job tasks and implement skills learned through instruction.  Funding source staff will receive weekly updates on the student’s progress and the final written report will compare the student’s initial performance to that at the end of the program.  PiE will inform the referral source how much time will be spent on instruction and work experiences.

The Summer Youth Experience is a combination of Job Seeking Skills Training (JSST), job shadowing and community based work.  The student will be paid minimum wage for hours worked.  Development of the Summer Youth work site is a separate fee. Summer Youth JSST and Summer Youth Job Shadows will be done as a group to increase peer-to-peer learning.

Summer Youth Site Development:

Job Developer locates and secures Summer Youth work sites in the vocational area that have been recommended by the funding source and individual served. This service includes meeting with potential employers to explain the purpose and benefits of the vocational rehabilitation program.  It may also include working with the employer to coordinate a tour of the job site for the individual, interview the employer, or to coordinate start date and hours.

Summer Youth Intake:

The summer youth intake is the initial service that allows PiE and the individual to meet to discuss services, complete necessary forms, discuss confidentiality, and to complete an orientation assessment. This includes a review of the student’s situation to develop appropriate service plans. PiE will provide the referral agent with a written report summarizing the information obtained and a copy of the service plans. This fee will only be charged once, either as part of the Placement Package or as the first part of another service.

Transitional Work: 

Transitional Work is integrated competitive community based work experiences that are geared toward helping individuals develop an understanding of work behaviors, improve work tolerance and develop a work history that may lead to permanent competitive employment.  PiE will work with local employers to develop a list of employment sites that individuals can work at as they develop vocational skills, attitudes and behaviors.  Staff will be on site with the individuals to help them learn job tasks, develop natural supports and to provide encouragement and support.  Individuals will have an opportunity to try multiple types of employment opportunities based upon their unique strengths, resources priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests and informed choice.  Staff will also provide instruction on vocational areas as identified in the referral as part of the work experiences.  Service will include a monthly staffing with PiE, and the individual, the funding source to discuss progress and establish new goals for the upcoming month.  Individuals will be paid minimum wage for hours worked.  Development of the Transitional Work site is a separate fee.

Transitional Work Site Development:

Job Developer locates and secures Transitional Work sites in the vocational area that has been recommended by the referral source and individual served. This service includes meeting with potential employers to explain the purpose and benefits of the vocational rehabilitation program.  It may also include working with the employer to coordinate a tour of the job site for the individual, interview the employer, or to coordinate start date and hours.

Transitional Work Intake:

The transitional work intake is the initial service that allows PiE and the individual to meet to discuss services, complete necessary forms, discuss confidentiality, and complete an orientation assessment. This includes a review of the individual’s situation to develop appropriate service plans. PiE will provide the referral agent with a written report summarizing the information obtained and a copy of the service plans. The Intake fee will only be charged once, either as part of the Placement Package or as the first part of another service.

 Vocational Evaluation services include vocational assessments, transferable skills analysis, employment readiness assessments, job shadows, situational assessments, informational interviews and career exploration. These services are designed to assist individuals in narrowing the job search to a specific field.

 Individuals referred from Rehabilitation Services Commission, Ticket to Work, a County Board of Mental Health/Drug/Alcohol Services, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, a County Board of Development Disabilities or other funding source may have their services paid for by the funding source. All services are provided by qualified staff.

 Vocational Assessment:

 Vocational evaluations may be comprised of various evaluation methods, such as vocational batteries, hands on assessments, simulated work samples, labor market analysis and informational interviews to determine the optimal employment goal for an individual.  PiE will determine the testing instruments to be used with the individual and answer the referral source questions.  The results of the evaluation will be summarized in a written report which will include at a minimum:  identification of a realistic and viable employment goal, or goals, identification of individual strengths and barriers, recommendations to overcome the barriers, an analysis of the local labor market, and justification of why the vocational goal is appropriate. PiE will provide the individual feedback in a concise and understandable format upon completion of the assessment.

 Tests and assessment tools available include but are not limited to the following:  Career Scope, OASYS, Bennett Mechanical Aptitude Test, WAIS, WIAT, WMS, WRAT, Wonderlic-Scholastic Level Exam (SLE), COPSystem Comprehensive Career Guide, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Purdue Pegboard, Beta, Reading Free Vocational Inventory and Clerical Abilities Battery.  Additionally, an individualized comprehensive vocational interview is completed as well as a review of the individual’s work history, disability related issues, prior educational development, and community and social factors affecting employment.  This includes a Transferable Skills Analysis to determine possible vocational goal options.  Tests and services are administered and provided by qualified staff (PCC or CRC).

 Career Exploration, Informational Interview, and Job Shadows:

  Career Exploration includes services such as job shadowing, informational interviews, and reviews of local labor market information to help individuals explore the potential for identified employment goals.  The goal of the service is to assist the individual and referral source to narrow employment goals.  An additional service goal includes assisting the individual and referral source staff to narrow several possible employment options to one which will be listed on the Individualized Plan for Employment.  The referral source will provide PiE with a list of specific vocational goals that the individual and referral source would like to be explored.  PiE will help the individual review the information obtained and make an informed choice on an employment goal.  The written report will include a review of employers contacted, information obtained from employers, summary of the positive and negative aspects of each potential employment goal and final recommendation.

 Career Exploration services may include a combination of informational interviews, job shadows and/or labor market surveys, based on the individual’s needs and the referral source requests.  Development of the Informational Interview sites and Job Shadow sites is a separate fee. 

Site Development for Informational Interviews and Job Shadows:

This service includes meeting with potential employers for Job Shadows and Informational Interviews to explain the purpose and benefits of the vocational rehabilitation program.  It may also include working with the employer to coordinate a tour of the job site for the individual, interview the employer, and to coordinate start date and hours.

Career Exploration Intake:

Career exploration intake is the initial service that allows PiE and the individual to meet to discuss services, complete necessary forms, discuss confidentiality, and to complete an orientation assessment.  This includes a review of employment and educational history, substance abuse and legal history, information on work preferences including location, wages and hours to develop appropriate service plans.  PiE will provide the referral agent with a written report summarizing the information obtained and a copy of the service plans.  This fee is considered part of the first tier of the Placement Package and will only be charged once, either as part of the Placement Package or as the first part of another service.

Situational Assessment:

Situational Assessments are short term, typically a day or two, but may be longer, community or facility based evaluations to determine an individual’s unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities and capabilities.  Work should be realistic and evaluate such things as speed and production, quality of work, work behaviors, interests and aptitudes for the type of work, strengths, and potential barriers, recommendations and implementation of reasonable accommodations, and assist the individual in clarifying the potential job as a possible goal for employment.  The written report will include comparison of work behaviors, evaluate progress in comparison to when the individual first started the assessment and make recommendations for future programming.  The individual will be paid minimum wages for hours worked.  Development of the Situational Assessment site is a separate fee.

Situational Assessment Site Development:

This service includes meeting with potential employers for Situational Assessments to explain the purpose and benefits of the vocational rehabilitation program.  It may also include information supportive services that can be offered to both the employer and employee.  This service may also include working with the employer to coordinate a tour of the job site for the individual, interview with the employer, and coordinating start date and hours.

Situational Assessment Intake:

Situational assessment intake is the initial service that allows PiE and the individual to meet to discuss services, complete necessary forms, discuss confidentiality, and to complete an orientation assessment. This includes a review employment and educational history, substance abuse and legal history, information on work preferences including location, wages and hours to develop appropriate service plans.  PiE will provide the referral agent with a written report summarizing the information obtained and a copy of the service plans.  This fee is considered part of the first tier of the Placement Package and will only be charged once, either as part of the Placement Package or as the first part of another service.

Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation: 

Comprehensive Vocational Evaluations are an individualized, timely, systematic, multidimensional and comprehensive vocational evaluation.  It combines a Vocational Assessment with a 20 hour Community Based Assessment.  Developing the Community Based Assessment site is included in this fee.  The individual will be paid minimum wages for hours worked during the Community Based Assessment portion of this service.  Services are provided by qualified staff (PCC or CRC).

Discovery Process:

The discovery process precedes Job Development or Customized Employment placement strategies.  It involves getting to know the individual and who the individual is before a plan is developed.  For individuals with significant disabilities it is a valuable process to learn the best the individual has to offer.  It is qualitative in nature as it seeks to understand the whole picture of the individual’s situation, strengths and needs.  It involves getting to know the individual in a variety of settings, talking with different people including family members and agencies involved with the individual.  This service also includes a minimum of three Informational Interviews. A detailed report will be completed that includes the development of one to three vocational themes.  The services will be coordinated by a staff PCC or CRC with the assistance of other qualified staff.

Transferable Skills Analysis:

Using a thorough interview of work history and OASYS software, an individual’s skills and physical capabilities are assessed for transferability to a variety of occupations.  Services are provided by PCC or CRC staff. 

 Budgeting, Individual:

Anger Management, Individual:

Personal Adjustment is a training program to help individuals identify and improve various concerns that may pose a barrier to employment, such as work behaviors, attitudes, work ethic, interpersonal skills, grooming and hygiene, appropriate work attire and other issue that may be present.  Personal adjustment can be provided through a standardized curriculum or customized training plan. PiE will provide the referral source with a training plan with the estimated time frames for completion within ten days of the start of the program.  The written report will document progress and make recommendations for additional programming. 

Additional services that may be provided are budgeting for individuals or groups and Anger Management for individuals or groups.  Anger Management is provided individually or in a group by PCC or CRC staff. Groups must have a minimum of two participants.  If only one individual shows, the hourly rate applies.

Individuals referred from Rehabilitation Services Commission, Ticket to Work, a County Board of Mental Health/Drug/Alcohol Services, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, a County Board of Development Disabilities or other funding source may have their services paid for by the funding source.

Personal Adjustment Intake:

Personal adjustment intake is the initial service that allows PiE and the individual to meet to discuss services, complete necessary forms, discuss confidentiality, and to complete an orientation assessment. This includes a review of the history of the presenting problem, such as anger or budgeting issues, and to develop appropriate service plans.  PiE will provide the referral agent with a written report summarizing the information obtained and a copy of the service plans. This fee will only be charged once, either as part of the Placement Package or as the first part of another service.

 Below are additional services offered by PiE that are specific to individual situations, such as individuals with visual impairments, individuals receiving SSI and/or SSDI, or individuals that speak Spanish.

 Individuals referred from Rehabilitation Services Commission, Ticket to Work, a County Board of Mental Health/Drug/Alcohol Services, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, a County Board of Development Disabilities or other funding source may have their services paid for by the funding source.

 Supportive Vocational Services:

  This service includes tasks that do not fit into one of the above referenced service categories and is requested by the funding source to removed a potential vocational barrier.  Services may include such tasks as: assisting the consumer in obtaining employment verification documents (i.e. birth certificate, Social Security card, etc.), assistance in purchasing gas cards and/or transportation vouchers; assistance arranging childcare and housing; assistance getting medication; and assisting the individual with accessing other community resources. The individual must be present with the service provider for the service to be billable.  PiE will provide the funding source with a written report with dates of contacts and summary of service outcomes.

 Supportive Vocational Services Intake:

  Supportive vocational services intake is the initial service that allows PiE and the individual to meet to discuss services, complete necessary forms, discuss confidentiality, and to complete an orientation assessment. This includes a review of the history of the presenting problem to develop appropriate service plans. PiE will provide the referral agent with a written report summarizing the information obtained and a copy of the service plans. This fee may only be charged once, either as part of the Placement Package or as the first part of another service.

 Vocational Consultation:

  An informal assessment and/or observation of an individual’s home site, assessment site or worksite to evaluate the individual’s capabilities of performing work tasks, determine need for worksite to evaluate consumer capabilities of performing work tasks, determine need for environmental or procedural accommodations and identify training needs.  May coordinate multiple or single community assessments for the purpose of evaluating skills and abilities.  Consultation may include specialized testing if appropriate to the individual’s needs.  Services are provided by a PCC or CRC staff.

Clerical Testing:

 This is an assessment of clerical abilities using a battery of tests as well as work samples as appropriate to the individual’s needs.  Services are provided by PCC or CRC staff.

Employment Readiness Assessment:

 This includes a comprehensive interview with the individual including their employment history, motivation to return to work, factors which may be hindering progress, functional skills or limitations, barriers to employment, physical health challenges, adapting learning styles or transportation issues.  Review of past work experience and any issues will also be documented.  It will help determine if the consumer is ready to search for employment and if other types of interventions are needed.  Tests are administered on an individual basis depending on the individual’s needs.  Services are provided by PCC or CRC.

Other Psychological Services:

If you are referred from the Rehabilitation Services Commission (RSC), the psychological fee schedule established by RSC will be followed. Various tests may be administered based on the referral question and the individual’s needs.  Counseling services may occur either on an individual basis or in groups.  All psychological services will be provided by a PCC or CRC.

Benefits Analysis: 

 A benefits specialist will work with the individual to help them understand the advantages to returning to work and how it will impact their benefits.  The report will include a Social Security Benefits Planning Query (BPQY) and non-certified yearly earnings, will address specific work incentives available to the individual (i.e. trial work period remaining, IRWE, BWE, Medicaid Buy-In, PASS plan, etc.) and how to implement them.  This service may not be used to help the individual apply for or obtain Social Security benefits, but may be used to assist consumers who are currently on benefits and experiencing difficulties that may pose a vocational barrier (i.e. helping the individual understand and complete forms to report their income to Social Security). 

A Benefits Analysis is completed first to assist the individual in understanding benefits and how benefits may be affected by working.  Any additional follow up meetings with the individual after the initial analysis has been completed are at the Benefits Consultation hourly rate.  Services may include assisting the individual, once employed, with how to report benefits or other issues that may arise.  Services are provided by an LSW or CRC.

Visually Impaired Consultation:

 This service can include work and/or non-work consultation and training for the individuals with visual impairments.  It assists the individual in maintaining or acquiring skills required for a successful employment.  It includes an assessment of the individual’s ability to implement the operation or use of adaptive visual impairment equipment or assigned job and work site situation, and consultation with the employer.  It may assist with non-work related concerns as identified by the referral source.  This may include an assessment of the living environment of the consumer to determine barriers to independence and/or employment.  Services are provided by a CRC.

Homemaker Consultation:

 This service assists the individual in the home to explore such things as the individual’s use of tools or equipment or to help structure the individual’s time.  This service assesses the physical environment, accommodation needs, and social environment to ensure that the individual as a whole is considered.  Following a thorough Homemaker assessment, recommendations may include areas that the individual is capable of performing independently and/or determining duties that the individual can perform that are currently being completed by others, so that the individual can become more independent.  The consultation includes working with family, significant others, or individuals living in the home to assist with independence.  In addition, recommendations will be made to the funding source.  This service is provided by a CRC. 

Post-Secondary Assistance:

 This service assists students with the transition to post secondary education. Services may include campus visits for comparison purposes, assistance with the application process, completion of financial forms, class registration and other related services as directed by the funding source.

Transportation:

PiE may assist individuals with transportation to and from work and to other vocationally related appointments as determined by the funding source.  Services may only be billed while the individual is present in the vehicle.  Note:  Transportation may not be billed at the same time that another service is being billed if the service is being provided by the same person. For example, if the Job Developer is taking the individual to an interview only Job Development or Transportation will be billed for the Job Developer’s time.

Drug Testing:

Drug testing consists of a standard five panel urinalysis which tests for Marijuana, PCP, Opiates, Cocaine and Amphetamines.  The results are available immediately.  This service is provided at the Defiance office.

Spanish Interpretation:

PiE will provide Spanish to English interpretation for various services the funding source may require.  The Spanish Interpretation Flat Fee must be purchased for each meeting, appointment or consultation where it is to be used.  The service covers up to 2 hours of interpretation per meeting, after which additional Spanish interpretation may be purchased at the hourly rate for the same meeting.

 Job development assists the individual in locating employment and with the hiring process. Job-seeking skills training assists in resume development, interviewing skills, networking, and other job-seeking topics. Employer-employee compatibility analysis (job try out) allows an individual the opportunity to perform the tasks of the job while the employer decides if it is a good match for his or her company. Employment intervention occurs when an employee is in danger of losing his or her job and in need of intercession or advocacy.

 Individuals referred from Rehabilitation Services Commission, Ticket to Work, a County Board of Mental Health/Drug/Alcohol Services, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, a County Board of Development Disabilities or other funding source may have their services paid for by the funding source.

 Job Seeking Skills Training (JSST)

JSST Class:

  Job Seeking Skills training involves preparing an individual to apply, interview and secure a job. Services may be individualized or follow a standardized curriculum.  The Job Developer will work with the individual to develop resumes and cover letters, teach the individual interviewing skills, assist the individual in developing strategies to discuss potentially challenging issues such as legal history, need for accommodations, etc., conduct mock interviews and feedback, assist the individual in developing a “cold call” script, assist the individual in filling out an application template, and provide recommendations on dress, grooming and interpersonal sills.  The initial report will include an assessment of the individual’s overall job search knowledge.  The written report should include samples of activities, i.e., script, templates, etc., as well as provide updates on progress and recommendations.  Informal JSST may be a part of Job Development.  JSST is offered in a classroom setting following a curriculum.

 JSST Intake:

  The JSST intake is the initial service that allows PiE and the individual to meet to discuss services, complete necessary forms, discuss confidentiality, and to complete an orientation assessment. This includes a review of the history of the presenting issues and needs to develop appropriate service plans.  PiE will provide the referral agent with a written report summarizing the information obtained and a copy of the service plans. This fee will only be charged once, either as part of the Placement Package or as the first part of another service.

 Job Club:

 Job Club Group

  Job Clubs are peer support networks that meet periodically to provide support for each member’s job search.  PiE will provide encouragement, feedback and education on various job search techniques, interview skills, making contacts with employers, how to follow up with employers, etc.  PiE and the individuals will share job leads that they have identified in the community with others to support each others job search.  The funding source will receive a written report which will identify the educational topics, summary of discussion and job leads that are shared during the meetings.  Job Club may be part of Job Development services or may be purchased separately.  Job Club group follows a curriculum.  If not enough participants show for the group rate, the hourly fee will be charged by splitting it among the number of participants that did show for the group.

Job Club Intake:

Job club intake is the initial service that allows PiE and the individual to meet to discuss services, complete necessary forms, discuss confidentiality, and to complete an orientation assessment. This includes a review of the history of the presenting issues and needs to develop appropriate service plans.  PiE will provide the referral agent with a written report summarizing the information obtained and a copy of the service plans. This fee will only be charged once, either as part of the Placement Package or as the first part of another service.

Job Development:

Job Development includes making contacts with employers and identifying potential job leads to help consumers find a job.  The first months report will include a placement plan consistent with the job goal identified in the Individual Plan for Employment.  The placement plan will outline the job search methods to be used and each party’s responsibilities.  The Job Developer and the individual will have weekly contact during the service to share job leads and provide updates.  JSST activities such as resume development and interview skills may be incorporated into the service or purchased separately.  Specific tasks may include, but are not limited to:  assisting in completing applications, sending resumes and cover letters, accompanying the individual or providing transportation to interviews, reinforcement of interviewing skills, follow up with employers, educating employers on hiring incentives and negotiating hiring.  The funding source will provide the Job Developer a copy of the Comprehensive Assessment with the referral to PiE.  The written report will include: placement plan and resume during the first month, dates of contacts between the Job Developer and individual, names of employers contacted and results of contact, and a review of the placement plan every 60 days.  Within ten days of placement, the funding source will receive in writing: a job description, job task analysis (if job coaching is also authorized), employers name, address and telephone number, supervisors name, hours worked, wages, insurance and other benefits.  A Job Developer will also complete a Job Analysis when needed.

Job Development Intake:

Job development intake is the initial service that allows PiE and the individual to meet to discuss services, complete necessary forms, discuss confidentiality, and to complete an orientation assessment. This includes a review of the employment and educational history, substance abuse and legal history, gather information on work preferences including location, wages and hours to develop appropriate service plans.  PiE will provide the referral agent with a written report summarizing the information obtained and a copy of the service plans.  This fee is considered part of the first tier of the Placement Package and will only be charged once, either as part of the Placement Package or as the first part of another service.

Job Development Phase 1:

Phase I: Plan Development and Job Seeking Skills includes collecting and verifying biographical information, collecting and verifying forms required for employment (i.e. photo identification, birth certificate, etc.), review of barriers (i.e. transportation, legal history, etc.), review of job goal and establishment of job search criteria (i.e. location, desired wages, hours, etc.). Development of the placement plan which identifies roles and responsibilities is also created.  Development of a resume and instruction in basic interviewing skills to support the start of the job search is also included in this phase.  This phase will be billed upon completion of the report which should include placement plan and resume.

Phase II: Job Development (See Job Development description above).  This phase is billed upon the funding source’s agreement of the suitability of the placement or upon completion of the Trial Work Experience.

Phase III: Job Retention (See Retention description in the Job Coaching section).

Second Placement: Second development fee is used in instances in which the individual lost their job.  A staffing with PiE, the funding source and the individual should occur prior to starting development services again.

Job Try-Out:

Job Try-Out (JTO) allows the consumer and employer to determine if a potential job offer would be a successful match.  A Job Coach will be present with the individual as needed to help them learn job tasks and evaluate the need for potential reasonable accommodations.  The Job Developer and/or Job Coach acts as a liaison between the consumer and employer to identify any concerns and make adjustments as necessary.  The expectation, though not required, is that at the end of the service the consumer will be hired by the employer.  The written report will include a position description, brief job task analysis, identification of the individual’s strengths and recommendations for additional services. During the JTO, the individual will be paid minimum wage for the hours worked. Development of the Job Try Out site is a separate fee.

Job Try Out Intake:

The Job Try Out intake is the initial service that allows PiE and the individual to meet to discuss services, complete necessary forms, discuss confidentiality, and complete an orientation assessment. This includes a review of employment and educational history, substance abuse and legal history, gather information on work preferences including location, wages and hours to develop appropriate service plans.  PiE will provide the referral agent with a written report summarizing the information obtained and a copy of the service plans.  This fee is considered part of the first tier of the Placement Package. And will only be charged once, either as part of the Placement Package or as the first part of another service.

Job Try Out Site Development:

This service includes meeting with potential employers for Job Try Outs to explain the purpose and benefits of the vocational rehabilitation program.  It may also include information on reasonable accommodations, tax incentives and supportive services that can be offered to both the employer and employee.  This service may also include working with the employer to coordinate a tour of the job site for the individual, interview the employer, or to coordinate start date and hours.

  Job Coaching services include job coaching and job retraining. Job coaching brings a PiE job coach to an individual’s worksite to assist the individual in learning responsibilities and provide additional support as necessary. The Job Coach can work with the individual at the job or after hours as needed.

 Job retraining services are for those individuals that may need a refresher in their duties or whose job responsibilities may have been recently expanded and need assistance in learning the new tasks.

 Individuals referred from Rehabilitation Services Commission, Ticket to Work, a County Board of Mental Health/Drug/Alcohol Services, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, a County Board of Development Disabilities or other funding source may have their services paid for by the funding source.

 Job Coaching:

Job Coaching consists of one-on-one instruction to help individuals learn job tasks and adjust to the work environment.  Funding source staff will receive a copy of the job task analysis and coaching plan to include a plan to fade, within 10 days of the start of service.  The Job Coach will complete the Task Analysis and Coaching Plan. The Job Coach will work with individuals to learn job tasks, develop natural peer and environmental supports, assist individuals in adjusting to the work site, increase work tolerances, provide encouragement and support, serve as a liaison between the employer and consumer, and assist the consumer in requesting reasonable accommodations when necessary.  Coaching may occur on or off site.  The written reports will include areas that the individual has mastered and areas that still need additional training/supports with an estimated time frame.

For situations in which the funding source has identified an individual as a Ticket to Work holder on the referral to facility, PiE is required to submit, as part of the monthly report, the actual number of hours worked per week by the individual.  The funding source needs this information to claim funding from the Ticket to Work Program.

If the individual is referred for only Job Coaching services, the Job Coaching Intake Fee may also be charged. Development of the Job Coaching site is considered to be Job Development, please refer to Job Development service fee.

Job Coaching Intake:

The job coaching intake is the initial service that allows PiE and the individual to meet to discuss services, complete necessary forms, discuss confidentiality, and to complete an orientation assessment. This includes a history of the individual’s situation in order to develop appropriate service plans. PiE will provide the referral agent with a written report summarizing the information obtained and a copy of the service plans. This fee will only be charged once, either as part of the Placement Package or as the first part of another service.

Retention:

Retention includes periodic contacts between PiE staff, the individual and the employer after the Job Coach has exited to ensure that the job match remains successful.  Frequency of contacts will decrease as time progresses. For example, weekly contact will fade into bi-weekly contact. Contact with the individual may occur on or off the job site based upon the individual and/or funding source’s request.  PiE will notify the funding source of potential concerns or issues within two business days.  The written report will include dates of contact with the individual and employer and a review of the placement’s status.

For individuals in which the funding source has identified the consumer as a Ticket to Work holder on the referral to facility, PiE is required to submit, as part of the monthly report, the actual numbers of hours worked per week by the individual. The funding source needs this information to claim funding from the Ticket to Work program.

Retention Intake Fee:

The retention intake is the initial service that allows PiE and the individual to meet to discuss services, complete necessary forms, discuss confidentiality, and to complete an orientation assessment. This includes a review of the individual’s situation to develop appropriate service plans. PiE will provide the referral agent with a written report. This fee will only be charged once, either as part of the Placement Package or as the first part of another service.

     Community Based Assessment is a service that PiE offers individuals which provide the opportunity to see a job or even try a job for a short period of time. This allows the individual to determine if he or she would enjoy this type of work and/or would be capable of doing this work, with or without accommodation. Community Based Assessments allow the individual to actually complete the duties of the job and get paid.  All services are provided by qualified staff.

 Individuals referred from Rehabilitation Services Commission, Ticket to Work, a County Board of Mental Health/Drug/Alcohol Services, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, a County Board of Development Disabilities or other funding source may have their services paid for by the funding source.

 Community Based Assessment: 

    Community Based Assessment is an assessment of an individual’s unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities and capabilities or is intended to determine if an individual is capable of performing the essential functions of a specific job.  The assessment must take place in a competitive job in an integrated setting in the community.  Integrated setting is defined as a setting in which individuals interact with co-workers without disabilities.  The Job Coach will be on site and with the individual during the assessment to provide instruction, evaluate the individual’s interaction with peers, work behaviors, work tolerance, skills and abilities.  The written report includes a summary of the assessment results including potential barriers, suggested accommodations and training methods, and provides recommendations for further case development. 

    Additionally, the individual will be paid minimum wages for hours worked during the assessment. The individual’s interests and preferences are assessed as well.  Sites are developed specific to the individual’s interest and referral source requests or recommendations.  Development of the Community Based Assessment is a separate fee.  Services are provided by qualified staff.

Community Based Assessment Development: 

    This service includes meeting with potential employers for Community Based Assessments to explain the purpose and benefits of the vocational rehabilitation program.  It may also include information on reasonable accommodations, tax incentives and supportive services that can be offered to both the employer and employee.  This service may also include working with the employer to coordinate a tour of the job site for the individual, interview the employer, or coordinating start date and hours.

Community Based Assessment Intake: 

    Community Based Assessment intake is the initial service that allows PiE and the individual to meet to discuss services, complete necessary forms, discuss confidentiality, and to complete an orientation assessment.  This includes obtaining a history of employment and educational history, substance abuse and legal history, gather information on work preferences including location, wages and hours to develop appropriate service plans.  PiE will provide the referral agent with a written report summarizing the information obtained and a copy of the service plans.  This fee is considered part of the first tier of the Placement Package and will only be charged once, either as part of the Placement Package or as the first part of another service.

For Individual Services 

If you need help finding a job, the first step is to qualify for services with an agency that may pay all or part of the services you would like to receive:

 •      Contact your local RSC office if you have a disability of any kind ( Click here to go to the Ohio BVR homepage ) . 

 •    If you have a developmental disability, contact your local County Board of DD to determine. 

 •     If you have a Ticket to Work from Social Security you already qualify, contact Heather Gears with PiE at

   419-784-9828.

•    If you are working with an MCO with BWC, you may ask your counselor if PiE, Inc. provides the services you need.

Counseling

•     Contact Emma Maddock at 419-784-9828 if you believe you are in need of private counseling with PiE or if you are an employer with an EAP.

Drug Free Workplace Training

•     Contact Emma Maddock at 419-784-9828 for more information on Drug Free Workplace Training.

Employer Services

•     Many of our services are free to employers

•     Contact Jim Bourland or Roxie Hollingshead at (419) 784-9828 if you have any questions on the services

   we offer

Questions?

•    Call: 419-784-9828 or 1-866-695-9643

•     Email: partners@aboutpieinc.com

•     Visit or write us at 

PARTNERS in Employment, Inc

206 Perry St

Defiance, OH 43512

Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission

Social Security Administration

U.S. Dept. Of Justice ADA Information

U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission

• Rehabilitation Services Commission’s (RSC) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Coordinator (800) 207-6047 or www.rsc.ohio.gov
• Ohio Legal Rights Services (OLRS) Client Assistance Program (CAP) (800) 282-9181 or
• TTY 1-800-858-3542. www.olrs.ohio.gov
• Ohio Civil Rights Commission’s (OCRC) (888) 278-7101. crc.ohio.gov
• The Ability Center (419)782-5441(V/TTY) or (877)209-8336. www.abilitycenter.org
• Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) (formerly Self Help for the Hard of Hearing/SHHH)
• (301) 657-2248 (V/TTY) or www.shhh.org
• American Council for the Blind (ACB) (202) 467-5081 or (800) 424-8666 or www.acb.org
• Assistive Technology of Ohio (800) 784-3426 www.atohio.org
• Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) (614) 487-4720. www.thearcofohio.org
• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) (800) 686-2646 or (419) 212-1997 or
• (419) 633-7375 or www.namiohio.org