Referral, Application, Eligibility, and Order of Selection Flashcards
Who can be referred to the VR program and apply for services?
Any individual who is 1) present in Arizona and 2) reports having a disability
What is a VR Referral?
A request inititiated by an individual or their authorized representative to express their interest in the VR program
What is a VR Referral
A request to express interest in the VR program (knows they want to apply)
What is a VR Inquiry?
A request for information (Unsure about applying)
Referral, Applcation, Eligibility and Order of Selection: Section # ?
3
how many day after submitting vr referral form?
3 bus. days from date of receipt
How many days when rec’d referral into Libera?
1 bus. day
Orientation and Intake intvws must take place in ____ business days
10
The VR Application form must be completed and signed by the applicant within ____ business days before or after the Intake Interview date
3
The Intake Interview Narrative and VR Intake Form must be completed within ____ business days of the Intake Interview date.
3
How many calendar days of receiving the VR application do you have to determine eligibility?
60
How many calendar days from the date of eligibility determination do you have to develop your work plan (IEP)?
90
How long does it take to achieve job goal?
Depends on their job goal and commitment
Once you obtain a job, your case will remain open for ___ calendar days to ensure you keep your job
90
You are considered successfully employed and your case will be closed after ____ calendar days
90
1) You must have a documented _______________.
disability
2) You have a disability that creates ______________ at work
challenges
3) You have the ability to work in a job which pays at least _____________________ .
minimum wage
4) You need VR services in order to ____________.
work
4) You need VR services in order to ____________.
work
OOS
Order of Selection
OOS Prority Category 1
Highest disability needs; begin immediately
OOS Priority Category 2
Significant Needs; begin immediately
OOS Category 3
All other eligible clients ; begin immediately
A referral is a _________________________ .
Request to express interest in the VR program.
The counselor must contact individuals who have both expressed an interest in the VR program and have submitted a VR Referral form within ____ business days from teh date their Referral form was received.
3
Referrals should be entered into the system by the counselor within how many days of receiving the referral?
One business day
Voice professional verbiage, tone, and __________ to applicants
intent
Take the time to ____________ - this builds rapport and helps you become familiar with the applicant’s style of communication
listen
Let applicants know what to ________ during the inake process.
expect
Budget an _________ to leave time for applicant questions
hour
Always offer the aplicant ______________ ______________ and provide them with information on why a psych ev aluation may be needed.
Informed Choice
Never make ______________ that cannot be fulfilled (e.g. salaries)
promises
Do not share ___________ ______________ but instead focus on teh applicant. Don’t assume your background is like theirs.
personal stories
Open ended questions start the _______ of narrative.
flow
Closed ended questions require ____________ ____________ such as yes, no, or “I was ten years old.” Specific information
specific answers
Closed-ended or open-ended: Are you currently employed? Do you have a h.s. diploma?
Closed ended
Closed-ended or open-ended: What aspect of the job did you perform best? What kind of education have you taken and/or completed? What is a typical day like for you?
Closed-ended
An orientation 1) provides general ___________ about the program
information
An orientation should 2) Evaluate if the individual is seeking services from the _____________ agency
appropriate
An Orientation should 3) Ensure that the individual understands the __________ ______________ in the Rehabilitation process.
next steps
Orientations can take place _________________ and in a __________________ .
individually / group
Orientations are __________________ . Any individual who applies must have an Orientation to become an applicant.
mandatory
Status 00
Referral (interested in VR)
Status 02
Application - submitted and signed by all
Status 04
Order of Selection - eligible but not placed in an OOS category
Status 06
Trial Work During Eligibility
Status 08
Case Closed prior to eligibility / Not eligible
Status 10
Eligible for services
Status 12
IPE Completed and signed