California Department of Rehabilitation
2009 State Plan Update
ATTACHMENT 4.11(c)(4)
GOALS AND PLANS FOR
DISTRIBUTION OF TITLE VI,
PART B FUNDS
4.11(c)(4) Goals and Plans for Distribution of Title VI, Part B Funds
Section 625(b)(3) of the Act
Describe the quality, scope, and extent of supported employment services authorized under this Act to be provided to individuals who are eligible under this Act to receive the services and specify the goals and plans of the State with respect to the distribution of funds received under Section 622.
The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) utilizes all funding provided under Section 622 of the Act for the provision of Supported Employment (SE) services for eligible individuals. Individuals provided with SE services:
· Are eligible for vocational rehabilitation services,
· Are determined to be individuals with the most significant disabilities and, and
· Have selected SE as the appropriate employment outcome, following a comprehensive assessment of rehabilitation career and job needs.
SE services include situational assessment, job placement, and job coaching.
For State Plan 2009, it is expected that DOR will expend all funds made available under Section 622. It should be noted, that Title VI, Part B Funds only make up 10.1% in FFY 2007 and 14.5% in FFY 2006 of the DOR’s annual commitment of resources for SE programs that serve the most significantly disabled consumers. In addition to the funds available under Section 622, the DOR utilizes Title I funds as necessary to meet the needs of individuals with the most significant disabilities who are determined, based on the above criteria, to be eligible for SE services.
The DOR goals and priorities for the distribution of funds received under Section 622 of the Act for Supported Employment are:
Supported Employment Goal 2.1: Increase competitive, integrated employment opportunities for consumers accessing SE services.
Supported Employment Goal 2.2: Enhance DOR staff knowledge of SE Regulations and processes by providing training and technical assistance.
Supported Employment Goal 2.3: Promote and enhance collaboration with local and statewide SE partners and stakeholders.
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