Section 590.830  Purpose and Types of Supported Employment  

The purpose of supported employment is to assist individuals with most significant disabilities and little or no work experience to become employed. Supported employment consists of the provision of a variety of ongoing supports to the customer in order to maintain competitive employment.  These ongoing support services include:

a)         specialized assessment or evaluation services;

b)         intensive job skills training at the work site;

c)         job development and placement;

d)         social skills training;

e)         regular observation and monitoring of the customer;

f)         follow-up services to reinforce and stabilize the job placement;

g)         facilitation of natural supports at the work site; and

h)         similar services designed to promote job stability and improve job performance.

(Source:  Added at 36 Ill. Reg. 6598, effective April 13, 2012)