Implement IPE Services 

• Follow the approved IPE to provide all services, payments, and amendments according to TVR policy. 
• Ensure participants actively engage in services and make progress toward their employment outcomes. 
• Identify and document comparable services and benefits (e.g., Medicaid/Medicare, PELL grants, private insurance, Veteran’s Administration services, worker’s compensation, childcare). 
• Maintain thorough case notes documenting services, participant progress, and any IPE amendments. 
• Close cases when employment is not pursued or possible. 

Provide Job-Related Services  

• Job Search 
• Create a structured plan and time frame for job-seeking activities. 
• Key steps include identifying job openings, researching positions and employers, determining salary expectations, selecting job locations, preparing application materials, practicing interviews, organizing for interviews, and following up. 
• Treat the job search as a structured activity requiring consistent effort and follow-through. 

Job Development 

• Locate opportunities that match participant skills, interests, and needs, including necessary accommodations. 
• Establish relationships with employers and networks, especially in Tribal communities. 

Job Placement 

• Align job placement with the participant’s vocational goal, skills, and interests. 
• Provide guidance on applications, interviews, and job acquisition. 
• Support participants and employers through placement to ensure accommodations and successful integration. 

On-the-Job Supports 

• Provide tailored support to improve job retention and success. 
• Examples include job coaching, site training, assistive technology, natural supports, workplace accommodations, follow-up services, and job retention assistance.