Boise-Area Specific
In-Take Staffing With CRP and Customer
To ensure expectations are aligned between Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (IDVR), Meadowlark, and the customer, the VR counselor is required to hold an initial staffing prior to the provision of Meadowlark services. In the event this staffing cannot occur at IDVR, the counselor may opt to join the meeting via phone. The counselor will verify that the time billed for initial staffing matches the actual time spent. Meadowlark staffing services (including intake) shall not exceed one hour. If there is the expectation that, due to unique customer need, the initial staffing (intake) will exceed one hour, pre-approval and authorization for an exception must be granted by the VR counselor.
Initial staffing should be billed as an Assessment: Staffing service. (Formerly known as CRP Staffing). Subsequent staffing may be indicated when expectations between IDVR, Meadowlark and the customer are out of alignment, or where team problem solving is required. Following approval by the VR counselor, Meadowlark may bill IDVR for the discussion of vocational services. In these cases, the VR counselor should be in attendance (by phone or in-person). Subsequent staffing should be billed under the service category relating to the staffing: for example, invoice staffing hours under SE job coaching if the staffing is to coordinate or problem solve around SE job coaching services.
Community Based Work Evaluation (CBWE)
This service will be used to assess vocational aptitudes, work behaviors, work tolerance, level of support necessary to be successful with work, or any other factor to determine if a customer is likely to be successful performing in a competitive integrated job environment. These services may be used to determine eligibility (for example as part of trial work experiences) or to determine the nature and scope of VR services. This evaluation will be performed in a community integrated setting for the most optimal outcome.
CBWE Site Development
The purpose of this service is for Meadowlark to secure the community-based worksite where a CBWE is to be conducted.
Job Search Assistance (JSA)
Job search assistance activities support and assist an individual in searching for an appropriate job. Job search assistance may include help with resume preparation, identifying appropriate job opportunities, and developing interviewing skills. Other job search activities include making contacts with companies on behalf of the customer (job site development).
Job site development is utilized when a customer requires additional assistance beyond an independent job search. Meadowlark will utilize their contacts and expertise to locate appropriate job matches in their local area that are aligned with the individual’s interests, abilities, and capabilities as specified by the VRC.
Job Supports Short Term
Support services provided after job placement to help stabilize the placement and promote job retention. Such services include short-term job coaching for persons who do not have a long-term supported employment goal. These services may also include resolving employer concerns such as time management, transportation, hygiene, attitudes, work site accommodations, etc.
Other services may be requested as each client has different goals and/or needs vocationally. Meadowlark will provide those services if qualifications are met, and the service can be provided by the job developer.