12:51-8.5 Reevaluation of extended (sheltered) employees
(a) Annual reevaluation and ongoing services to extended (sheltered) employees is the responsibility of the vocational rehabilitation facility. This activity is supported by DVRS under the funding of the Sheltered Workshop Act of 1971, N.J.S.A. 34:16-39 et seq. The Division shall also meet with extended employees to offer them additional options for integrated employment.
(b) On occasion it may become apparent that with the provisions of some specific service the individual may be competitively employable. When this instance occurs, the facility should contact the local DVRS office and discuss the specifics of the case. The decision as to whether the case should be accepted will be made on an individual basis.
Amended by R. 1991 d. 604, effective December 16, 1991. See: 23 N.J.R. 2927(b), 23 N.J.R. 3797(a). Revised (a); deleted (c); redesignated existing (d) as (c), with changes. Amended by R. 1996 d. 564, effective December 16, 1996. See: 28 N.J.R. 4045(a), 28 N.J.R. 5209(a). In (a), added provision relating to options; and added (d). Amended by R. 2002 d. 119, effective May 6, 2002. See: 33 N.J.R. 4091(a), 34 N.J.R. 1726(a). In (a), substituted "integrated" for "integrative"; deleted (c) and (d). Amended by R. 2007 d. 279, effective September 4, 2007. See: 39 N.J.R. 1628(a), 39 N.J.R. 3744(a). In (a), substituted "Sheltered Workshop Act of 1971, N.J.S.A. 34:16-39 et seq." for "Extended Employment Act.".