Sec.17b-653-24. Case closure

(a) Reasons for which the bureau may close an applicant or client's case shall include, but not be limited to, a determination by the bureau that:

(1) the applicant or client is not eligible for services;

(2) the applicant or client has been rehabilitated;

(3) the applicant or client is not available to receive services, due to his/her having moved or inability to otherwise be located or contacted, refusal of services, failure to cooperate in participation in services, institutionalization, or death;

(4) transportation is not available or feasible to obtain or maintain employment; or

(5) extended support services are not available to an individual who requires supported employment services.

(b) The following standards and procedures are the requirements when determining that a client has been rehabilitated and his or her case record is closed as rehabilitated:

(1) The employment outcome is consistent with the individual's strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice;

(2) The employment outcome is in the most integrated setting possible, consistent with the individual's informed choice;

(3) Rehabilitation services provided in accordance with an employment plan have contributed to the achievement of the employment outcome;

(4) It has been determined that the client has maintained the employment outcome for at least 90 days; and

(5) At the end of the 90-day period, the client and appropriate bureau staff consider the employment outcome to be satisfactory and agree that the individual is performing well on the job.

(c) Post Employment Services

After a client has been determined to be rehabilitated, post employment services may be provided to assist a client to maintain or regain employment.

(Adopted effective June 6, 2000)