Code of Massachusetts Regulations
106 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE
Title 106 CMR 707.000 - Transitional cash assistance program: employment services program
Section 707.190 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Universal Citation: 106 MA Code of Regs 106.707

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

The Vocational Rehabilitation Services component helps increase participation in employment activities and helps clients who have barriers to employment reach self-sufficiency.

Participation in the component is subject to available funding.

(A) Eligible Participants. TAFDC clients determined by the Department to be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation Services may participate in this component.

(B) Vocational Rehabilitation Services Activities. Activities may include, but are not limited to:

(1) Orientation;

(2) Assessment;

(3) Placement;

(4) Initial Employment Supports;

(5) Flexible Supports; and

(6) Benefits Planning Assistance and Outreach.

(C) Vocational Rehabilitation Services Participation Criteria. The following are the criteria for participation in the Vocational Rehabilitation Services component. Participants must:

(1) complete an EDP in accordance with 106 CMR 707.110;

(2) if Work Program required, participate in a program for the required hours per week as provided in 106 CMR 703.150(A)(5) unless good cause applies as defined by 106 CMR 701.380: Good Cause Criteria;

(3) if exempt from the work requirements, attend the scheduled hours per week required by the Vocational Rehabilitation Services provider;

(4) be making satisfactory progress as defined by the Vocational Rehabilitation Services provider; and

(5) provide verification of participation at time periods determined by the Department in a manner prescribed by the Department.

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