Eligibility
DVRS
Any individual with a physical, mental, cognitive, or other form of disability who has a substantial impediment to employment may qualify for the following services through the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS).
DDD
Individuals who are on the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Supports Program or Community Care Program are eligible to receive Supported Employment Services. DDD eligible individuals for supported employment pre-placement and intensive training phases. Once a consumer enters LTFA, their DDD budget must be utilized.
What is SE?
SE is used when a consumer requires one-on-one assistance from a job coach to learn job duties and other routines, assist with job adjustments, and implement interventions to overcome barriers in order to meet job requirements. SE is intended for consumers who are projected to require intensive job coaching for an extended period of time, possibly for the duration that the individual holds the position. SE often leads to “Long-Term Follow-Along” (LTFA) services, which provide ongoing follow-up to help ensure that the individual retains their job. For more information, refer to the SE and Specialized Services Manual here.
SE Includes
Pre-Placement / Placement Services:
Pre-placement / placement occurs when a consumer requires assistance in the job search and job placement process. Consumers receive one-on-one assistance from a job coach to develop job search and interviewing skills, obtain job leads, and receive support during their job search. Activities may include career exploration, job shadowing/sampling, situational assessment, job preparation, job development, and job match placement, in which a job coach assists the consumer in securing competitive integrated employment.
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Time-Limited Job Coaching (TLJC)
TLJC is provided when a consumer needs one-on-one assistance from a job coach to learn job duties and other routines, as well as support in adjusting the job in order to achieve job stabilization. The consumer will not require extended services and is basically independent thereafter.
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Long-Term Follow-Along (LTFA)
LTFA is the extended supports phase of SE and is designed to assist consumers with long-term job goals. Job coaches will periodically meet one-on-one with the consumer (generally twice per month) to provide support as needed in order to ensure ongoing employment
Pre-Employment Transition Services elkgibilityWhat is pre empl x
Pre-ETS are a coordinated set of activities, designed with an outcome-oriented process, which promotes movement from school to post-school activities organized in collaboration with local school staff. They are available to enhance and support secondary education transition planning, not replace or supplant transition requirements. Pre-ETS are intended to work toward alignment of the student’s IEP and/or High School and Beyond Plan goals and are coordinated activities that are based upon the individual student’s needs, taking into account the student’s skills, abilities, preferences, and interests and must be provided on the basis of individual need.
The five required pre-employment transition services are not mandated to be provided to each student with a disability if all the activities are not necessary and are services that support the student’s informed choice for participation.
Job Exploration
Students explore the world of work and learn more about their interests, abilities and future goals.
Self-Advocacy
Students develop the skills necessary to flourish in work and everyday life.
Work-Based Learning
Students have the opportunity to gain work experience prior to graduation.
Workplace Readiness Training
Students learn what it takes to work in the real world, including job-related independent living skills.
Post-Secondary Education Counseling
Students receive guidance on how to gain education and/or technical training past high school.
Prevocational Training
Eligibility: For DDD consumers only – Learn More
Work First New Jersey
Since 1996 Waters & Sims has partnered with Monmouth County and Ocean County to provide employment services to participants receiving WFNJ/GA benefits. Through the many changes of Welfare to Work, Waters & Sims has continued to maintain its dedication to assisting clients in need with their search for employment through a variety of programs. In Ocean County, we currently instruct the START Program/ Introduction to Leisure, Hospitality & Retail Careers Program that provides WFNJ participants high-quality vocational training in the leisure, hospitality and retail industries, and the opportunity to obtain a professional certification through the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI). Job readiness and life skills counseling and referrals to supportive services will be provided as needed.
As a WFNJ training provider, our programs are devoted to our specific students’ needs and development of their skills that are necessary to enrich themselves in their careers.
Learning Experience
Will provide participants with a learning experience that prepares them to assume entry-level positions in the field of Leisure, Hospitality, & Retail and acquire the desire to engage in life-long learning.
Enhance Personal & Professional Growth
Will enhance the personal and professional growth of our participants to ensure that they exceed the expectations of the Leisure, Hospitality & Retail industry upon completion
Time-Limited Job Coaching (TLJC)
TLJC is provided when a consumer needs one-on-one assistance from a job coach to learn job duties and other routines, as well as support in adjusting the job in order to achieve job stabilization. The consumer will not require extended services and is basically independent thereafter.
Long-Term Follow-Along(LTFA)
LTFA is the extended supports phase of SE and is designed to assist consumers with long-term job goals. Job coaches will periodically meet one-on-one with the consumer (generally twice per month) to provide support as needed in order to ensure ongoing employment