1. (a)

   1. (1) Decisions to terminate post-employment services should be:

      1. (A) Made in consultation with the individual; and
      2. (B) Documented in the amended IPE.
   2. (2) The counselor will work with the individual to achieve a satisfactory level where post-employment support is no longer necessary.
   3. (3) It also requires the counselor's professional judgment as to the individual’s employment stability.

2. (b) In making these decisions, the following factors should be considered:

   1. (1) Satisfactory resolution of the problem requiring post-employment services;
   2. (2) The individual’s attainment of sufficient independence to function without continuing post-employment services or a counselor's professional judgment to discontinue services;
   3. (3) Employment appears secure as determined by suitable work performance, job satisfaction, and acceptance in the employment setting with respect to employee benefits and opportunities for job development and advancement; and
   4. (4) Employment continues at a suitable level in relation to the individual’s potential and the locality and labor market, or potential can be realized by the individual’s initiative.

3. (c) Procedures — Closed from post-employment (Status 34).

   1. (1) Pay or cancel any outstanding encumbrances.
   2. (2) The counselor must document in the case notes the reason for closure and result of post-employment services.
   3. (3) The case management system will generate the status move after required data is keyed for Status 34.

Codification Notes: “ECF” means electronic case file.