Section 88.2 - Employment - Monitoring

Purpose

The purpose of employment monitoring is to provide short term support to the participant after employment has commenced.

Short-term monitoring may include direct assistance in the placement and provision of consultative services to the employer with regard to any special needs of the participant or required job accommodations.

Process

Once the participant has been placed in employment, the Vocational Counsellor is responsible for maintaining regular contact with both the participant and the employer to provide counseling support and encouragement to the participant and to act as a resource to the employer should a problem arise.

In situations where the participant is likely to require fairly intensive support in order to maintain their employment, Follow-up Services may be purchased from outside sources, generally an Evaluation and Work Training Centre. Follow-up Goods and Services may be provided for up to 36 months after employment has commenced. Refer to Sections 133.5 and 177 for more details on Follow-up Goods and Services.

The follow-up process will provide ongoing support and assistance to participants which will focus primarily on supports that are directly related to employment, however, assistance may also be provided to address or assist with non-employment related issues that impact upon the individual's ability to maintain employment.

Standards

The following standards apply to the process of employment monitoring.

1. Active monitoring must occur for a minimum of four months after placement in competitive employment. In situations where Follow-up Goods and Services are required, the Vocational Counsellor continues the monitoring role for up to 36 months after commencement of employment.
2. Monitoring statistics are maintained and include such information as type of employment, wage rates, and full-time or part time status.
   

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