Supported Employment

Supported Employment is paid competitive work that offers ongoing support services in integrated settings for individuals with the most significant disabilities. Supported employment is intended for individuals for whom competitive employment has not traditionally occurred or has been interrupted or intermittent as a result of a most significant disability, and who need ongoing supports to maintain their employment. This employment outcome is obtained by providing intensive service and is maintained through the provision of extended service. The level of employment participation may be full- or part-time based on the interests and abilities of the individual.

Through the authority of Chapter 515, of the Laws of 1992, VESID has been assigned the responsibility for administering, establishing standards, and monitoring the intensive service component of supported employment programs. VESID also has responsibility for the provision of extended service to individuals who are not eligible for such service through other sources.

For more information about supported employment, see "Quick List - Guidelines for Supported Employment."

About Supported Employment

• Quick List - Guidelines for Supported Employment

Supported Employment Training Initiative (SETI):

VESID is pleased to announce the creation of the NYS Supported Employment Training Initiative (SETI), a 5 year VESID funded (Grant #06-017) project to provide staff development, training and technical assistance to the 181 VESID funded Supported Employment Providers. This project will partner with the CRP RCEP II program to offer a full array of training topics throughout the 5 year training cycle. SETI will be directed by Wendy Quarles, feel free to contact her at (716) 829-2875 or wquarles@buffalo.edu. For more information see: http://www.rcep2buffalo.edu.

Forms

Memos

Policy / Guidelines

• Policy 1310.00 - Supported Employment Policy (Rev. February 1998)
• Guidelines for Supported Employment (Revised: May 2008)
• Principles and Operating Guidelines for Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Employment
• The Rehabilitation Act
• Regulations of the Commissioner of Education
• Reimbursement Guidelines for Supported Employment for the 71/06 - 9/30/07 Contract Period (Sept. 2006)

Publications / Reports

• Chapter 515 Annual Status Report on Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities
• NYS Interagency Council for Vocational Rehabilitation and Related Services - Self-Evaluation Guide for Providers on Quality Indicators for Supported Employment
• Memorandum of Interagency Understanding Regarding Supported Employment (SED, CBVH, OMH, OMRDD)

• Supported Employment Guidelines