1. (a)

   1. (1) Post-employment services may be provided after the individual has been closed as rehabilitated (Status 26) and needs services to maintain, regain, or advance employment.
   2. (2) Post-employment services may only be provided to individuals in Status 32.
   3. (3) Cases that are closed in Status 26 can only be placed in Status 32.

2. (b)

   1. (1) These services are available to meet rehabilitation needs that do not require a complex and comprehensive provision of services and thus should be limited in scope and duration.
   2. (2) If more comprehensive services are required, then a new rehabilitation effort should be considered.

   3. (3)

      1. (A) Post-employment services are to be provided under an amended individualized plan for employment.
      2. (B) Thus, a redetermination is not required.

3. (c) Note.

   1. (1) Procedures to develop a Status 32 closure are covered in 20 CAR § 835-801 et seq.

   2. (2)

      1. (A) Post-employment services will not exceed eighteen (18) months.
      2. (B) However, an extension of time can be requested from the:

4. (i) Manager;

   1. (ii) Deputy Chief of Field Services; and

      1. (iii) Chief of Field Services.

         1. (d) Procedures — Post-employment services.
   2. (1) Case must be in Status 32 to provide post-employment services.
   3. (2) The counselor must maintain contact with the individual, employer, and vendors who may be involved in the provision of services.
   4. (3) Document in the case note the justification for post-employment services and the individual’s progress in maintaining employment.
   5. (4) Refer to the Arkansas Rehabilitation Services vendor list or secure W-9 from new vendor, if needed.
   6. (5) Required information must be keyed into the case management system for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services purchase authorization.

   7. (6)

      1. (A) When billing statement is received, verify the individual received the service.
      2. (B) Document in the ECF.
   8. (7) Required information must be keyed into the case management system for payment.

   9. (8)

      1. (A) Support staff will be responsible for making payments.
      2. (B) Payment will not be processed without an attached bill from the vendor.

Codification Notes: “ECF” means electronic case file.