Purpose and Types of Supported Employment

Section 590.830  Purpose and Types of Supported Employment The purpose of supported employment is to assist individuals, including youth, with the most significant disabilities to enable them to achieve supported employment outcomes in Competitive Integrated Employment. Supported employment consists of the provision of a variety of ongoing supports to the customer in order to maintain Competitive Integrated Employment.  These ongoing support services include: a)         intensive job skills training at the work site; b)         social skills training; c)         regular observation and monitoring of the customer; d)         follow-up services to reinforce and stabilize the job placement; e)         facilitation of natural supports at the work site; and f)         similar services designed to promote job stability and improve job performance.