Idaho Employment Services
Meadowlark expanded to Idaho in 2020 and offers a similar array of services in the state as it does in Oregon. Meadowlark upholds the Employment First Model in the state of Idaho, understanding that these policies and planning strategies enhance the level of services provided by Meadowlark.
Read more about our services below, and get in touch with our staff if you’d like more information! And head to the Idaho Vocational Rehabilitation website to learn more about eligibility for services.
Comprehensive Employment Assessment
Job Placement Services
Community Based Work Evaluations
This evaluative service is 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 participant is likely to be successful performing in a competitive integrated job environment. These services may be used to determine eligibility and performed in the community with compensation at an hourly rate for no less than minimum wage. The Community Rehabilitation Provider (CRP) produces a report detailing the experience and responses to questions as set by the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. The format of report is created by the CRP; hours are no less than 20 hours but can be more depending upon participant and VRC need.
Additional Component: Community Based Work Evaluation Site Development: CRP secures employer site that meets the needs of participant and VRC.
Work Based Learning Experience
Work based learning experiences include but are not limited to paid or unpaid work experiences, internships, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training located in the community (outside of the school setting). Examples of work-based learning experiences include summer work experience, informational interviews, job shadowing, and short-term employment. Idaho DVR supplies the CRP with official state driven forms for this service.
Additional Component: Work Based Learning Experience Site Development: CRP secures employer site that meets the needs of participant and VRC.
JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES
Job Search Assistance
Job Search Assistance (JSA) activities support and assist an individual in searching for an appropriate job. JSA may include help with resume preparation, identifying appropriate job opportunities, and developing interviewing skills. Other job search activities include making meaningful contacts with companies with the participant.
Job site development is utilized when a participant requires additional assistance beyond an independent job search. A CRP job developer will use their contacts and expertise to locate appropriate job matches aligned with the individual’s vocational goal, employment preferences, and considerations specified by the Job Placement/Support Services Agreement.
Job Coaching Short Term
(JSST) are support services provided after job placement to help stabilize the placement and promote job retention. These services may also include resolving employer concerns such as time management, transportation, hygiene, attitudes, work site accommodations, etc.
Extended Employment Services
Extended services are ongoing support services and other appropriate services that are
Needed to support and maintain an individual with a most significant disability including a youth with a most significant disability, in supported employment.
Organized or made available, singly or in combination, in such a way as to assist an eligible individual in maintaining supported employment.
Based on the needs of an eligible individual, as specified in an individualized plan for employment.
Provided by a State agency, a private nonprofit organization, employer, or any other appropriate resource, after an individual has made the transition from support from the designated state unit.