1. Program Definition and Services
Supported Employment (SE) services in Indiana are defined as ongoing support services and other appropriate services needed to support and maintain individuals with the most significant disabilities in employment. These services include:
- Job coaching
- On-site and off-site supports
- Job skills training at the worksite
- Social skills training
- Regular observation or supervision
- Follow-up services to reinforce job placement.
2. Regulations
The program is governed by Indiana Administrative Code 460 IAC 6-3-55 and aligns with federal regulations in 34 CFR Part 361.
3. Licensing or Certification
Certification is required to operate as a Supported Employment services provider in Indiana. Providers must be approved by the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS).
4. Responsible State Agency
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), specifically the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS), is responsible for issuing the required certification.
5. Application Process
The application process is conducted through the DDRS. Specific details on the online or mail-in application process are not provided in the available results.
6. Required Documentation
While a comprehensive list is not provided, providers must meet the requirements set out in the Vocational Rehabilitation Manual of Employment Services.
7. Timeline for Approval
The exact timeline for approval is not specified in the provided information.
8. Pre-Application Process
There is no specific pre-application process mentioned by the State.
9. Pre-Application Training
No specific pre-application training is mentioned by the State.
10. Additional Notes
- Supported Employment services are typically provided for a period not exceeding 24 months.
- As of March 2025, providers should be aware that half of the state's supported employment allotment must be reserved for youth with the most significant disabilities.
- Providers are responsible for developing natural support and coordinating training with employers.
- The state must provide a match of at least 10% in non-Federal expenditures for services to youth with the most significant disabilities.
- Providers should submit an Employment Support and Retention Plan (ESRP) within the first 4 calendar weeks of job placement.
- For individuals with Most Significant Disabilities (MSD), VR should routinely provide an initial authorization for SE Hourly services upon job placement, generally for 30-60 hours covering at least 3 months.
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