Mandatory Components of the IPE

The IPE must contain the following elements: (1) The employment goal of the eligible individual that is the profession or occupation the individual is expected to achieve as a result of the services that were provided under the IPE. The employment goal and the timeline for achieving it should be as specific and realistic as possible. It should be based on the assessment of vocational rehabilitation needs, reflect the individual’s strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capacities, interests and informed choice. The IPE must, to the maximum extent possible, provide training and employment in an integrated setting. (2) The specific vocational rehabilitation services that are needed by the individual to attain the goals and objectives on the IPE including starting and ending dates for each service. All services are to be provided in the most integrated setting appropriate and consistent with the informed choice of the individual. Rehabilitation technology and personal assistance services must be considered if needed. All services that are necessary to the achievement of an employment goal whether paid for or of no cost to the Commission must be listed on the IPE. These services may include those provided by the QVRC such as counseling and guidance, referral and placement as well as those provided by other agencies or providers such as training and support. (3) The criteria to evaluate progress toward achievement of an employment goal including timelines. (4) The service provider(s). (5) The financial expectations including if and how much an individual will be expected to participate in the cost of his or her vocational rehabilitation services and/or explore comparable benefits and services, wherever appropriate. The responsibilities of the individual and the QVRC to implement the IPE. Such responsibilities may include the individual’s attendance at training or maintaining a certain grade average or meeting with the counselor on an agreed upon schedule. (7) Information about the Commission’s dispute resolution process both informal, such as through the QVRC’s supervisor or the agency Ombudsperson, and formal, through an administrative review, mediation or fair hearing. (8) Any post-employment service(s) the individual is anticipated to need, once employed, including terms and conditions for provision by the Commission or other entities. (9) Information about the Client Assistance Program, including how the individual can contact them.