1. (a) All employment services shall be designed to:

   1. (1) Assist the individual to obtain employment or self-employment that is based on the individual’s employment profile and goals as outlined in the service agreement;
   2. (2) Provide the individual with opportunities to participate in a comprehensive career development process that helps to identify, in a timely manner, the individual’s employment profile;

   3. (3) Support the individual to develop appropriate skills for job searching, including:

      1. a. Creating a resume and employment portfolio;
      2. b. Practicing job interviews; and
      3. c. Learning soft skills that are essential for succeeding in the workplace;

   4. (4) Assist the individual to become as independent as possible in their employment, internships, and education and training opportunities by:

      1. a. Developing accommodations;
      2. b. Utilizing assistive technology; and
      3. c. Creating and implementing a fading plan;

   5. (5) Help the individual to:

      1. a. Meet their goal for the desired number of hours of work as outlined in the service agreement; and
      2. b. Earn wages of at least minimum wage or prevailing wage, unless the individual is pursuing income based on self-employment;
   6. (6) Assess, cultivate, and utilize natural supports within the workplace to assist the individual to achieve independence to the greatest extent possible;
   7. (7) Help the individual to learn about, and develop appropriate social skills to actively participate in, the culture of their workplace;
   8. (8) Understand, respect, and address the business needs of the individual’s employer, in order to support the individual to meet appropriate workplace standards and goals;

   9. (9) Maintain communication with, and provide consultations to, the employer to:

      1. a. Address employer specific questions or concerns to enable the individual to perform and retain their job; and
      2. b. Explore opportunities for further skill development and advancement for the individual;

   10. (10) Help the individual to learn, improve, and maintain a variety of life skills related to employment, such as:

       1. a. Traveling safely in the community;
       2. b. Managing personal funds;
       3. c. Utilizing public transportation; and
       4. d. Other life skills identified in the service agreement related to employment;
   11. (11) Promote the individual’s health and safety;
   12. (12) Protect the individual’s right to freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation;
   13. (13) Protect the individual’s rights in accordance with He-M 310; and
   14. (14) Provide opportunities for the individual to exercise personal choice and independence within the bounds of reasonable risks.
2. (b) An individual, guardian, or representative may select any available provider that is qualified pursuant to He-M 504.03, He-M 504.04, and He-M 504.11, to deliver the employment services identified in the individual’s service agreement in accordance with He-M 518.05 and He-M 518.10.

3. (c) All provider agencies and providers of employment services shall:

   1. (1) Comply with applicable rules, the 1915(c) home and community-based waiver service authority and any other federal laws, rules, and regulations, when applicable;
   2. (2) Meet the provisions specified within the individual’s service agreement; and
   3. (3) Meet the needs of the individual while taking into account the interests and obligations of the employer.

Source. #4593, eff 4-1-89; EXPIRED: 4-1-95 New. #6569, eff 8-22-97; ss by #8406, eff 8-22-05; ss by #10397, INTERIM, eff 8-22-13, EXPIRES: 2-18-14; ss by #10493, eff 2-18-14; ss by #14040, eff 8-1-24