R539-9-2. Definitions

(1) Terms used in this rule are defined in Section 62A-5-101, and

(2) "Supported Employment" means "competitive work" in integrated work settings or employment in "integrated work" settings where individuals are working toward competitive employment, consistent with the strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice of the individuals, for individuals with the most significant disabilities.

(3) "Competitive Work" means employment in the competitive labor market that is performed on a full-time or part-time basis in an integrated setting; and for which an individual is compensated at or above the minimum wage, but not less than the customary wage and level of benefits paid by the employer for the same or similar work performed by individuals who are not disabled.

(4) "Integrated Work" means job sites where most employees are not disabled, where a client interacts on a regular basis, in the performance of job duties, with employees who are not disabled. If a client is part of a distinct work group of only individuals with disabilities, the work group should consist of no more than eight individuals.

(5) "Extended Services" means on-going support services and other appropriate services, needed to support and maintain an individual with a most significant disability in employment. They are provided singly or in combination and are organized and made available in such a way as to assist an eligible individual in maintaining supported employment. Extended services are based on a determination of the needs of an eligible individual. Extended services may include natural supports, such as volunteers, family members, co-workers, employer, supervisors, students, and Plan for Achieving Self Support or Impairment Related Work Expense.