DBS Vocational Rehabilitation Manual Chapter 4: Assessing and Planning
Revised March 2016
4.3 Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE)
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4.3.4 Purpose of IPE Amendment (DARS5152)
The DARS5152, Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) Amendment—VR is used to formalize
any amendment to the IPE,
any elaboration on information contained in the original IPE (DARS5151),
the annual review, or
provision of post-employment services.
An amendment to the IPE is required when there is a
potential for misunderstanding; or
substantial change in the direction or scope of the
oemployment outcome,
oVR services being provided, or
oservice provider.
Insubstantial changes, such as ordering glasses from ABC Optical instead of XYZ Optical, should be documented in a case note.
A substantial change is one that accompanies a change in direction or scope of the program. A substantial change in employment goal means a change to the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) job family identified in the first two digits of the SOC code. For example, a substantial change in employment outcome is one from engineer to accountant. (A change from engineer to mechanical engineer is insubstantial.)
The individualized plan for employment (IPE) will be amended each time the vocational rehabilitation counselor and the consumer agree on a substantial change. Document the reasons for amending the IPE in ReHabWorks. Explain the nature and scope of the changes to objectives, services, or other parts of the plan and why they are necessary.
Develop an IPE amendment if substantial changes are required or where there is potential for misunderstandingwith respect tothe employment goal, services, and/or service providers.
(See 34 CFR Section 361.45(d))
If the dates of services on the IPE have expired, an amendment must be completed.
If the amendment includes a substantial change in the employment goal, changing the Standard Occupation Classification (SOC) job family identified in the first two digits of the SOC code might be necessary.
Use the IPE amendment in ReHabWorks. If ReHabWorks is not available, use DARS5152, DBS Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) Amendment—VR.
As with the original IPE, the consumer may use alternate resources such as friends, family members, or private counselors for the development process.
The IPE amendment is not in effect until the vocational rehabilitation counselor (VRC) and the consumer sign the DARS5152.
A copy of the signed form will be provided to the consumer or to the consumer's representative.
(See34 CFR Section 361.45(d)(7))
4.3.5 Annual Review
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