TransparencyCompetitive Integrated Employment (CIE)
On October 9, 2013, Governor Brown signed AB 1041 (Chesbro) into
law, establishing an “Employment First Policy” in the
Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. In
keeping with the Employment First
Policy, the Work Services Program addresses the employment needs
of persons with developmental disabilities. The Work Services
Program provides work and community integration opportunities
through
Supported Employment Programs (SEPs). These programs are
available to persons who are Regional Center clients. If you or
someone you know is interested in one of these programs contact
your Regional Center representative for help.
What is Supported Employment Services?
Supported Employment (SE) services through the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and regional centers can be provided either through the vocational rehabilitation program or the Habilitation Services Program (HSP). SE services are aimed at finding competitive work in a community integrated work setting for persons with severe disabilities who need ongoing support services to learn and perform the work. SE placements can be individual placements, or group placements (called enclaves), or work crews, such as landscaping crews. Support is usually provided by a job coach who meets regularly with the individual on the job to help him or her learn the necessary skills and behaviors to work independently. As the individual gains mastery of the job, the support services are gradually phased out.
The DOR is the main vocational rehabilitation program SE service provider for adults with developmental disabilities. However, if the DOR is unable to provide services due to fiscal reasons, the regional center may be able to help individuals served get a job by funding SE under the HSP, or by referring them to other programs that provide SE-like services if these services are available in their area.
CIE
Training with Tom Pomeranz Part 1
CIE
Training with Tom Pomeranz Part 2
Transition: From Site-Based Supports to Integrated Employment
Achieving Independence and Meaningful Employment
WarmLine Family Resource Center & Parents Helping Parents hosted
a webinar (access
the recording) 
for
transition youth, adult individuals, parents, and professionals
serving individuals with disabilities to learn about the
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), a statewide resource, that
helps people with a broad range of special needs.
Resources
The CIE Roadmap is an interactive document that allows you to click and learn!
Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Roadmap
Empleo integrado competitivo
How to Use the Roadmap:
- Open the CIE Roadmap
- Click on the “Click to START” box
- This will take you to the first page titled “START”
- Choose any box on the left side to learn about CIE and pathways to CIE.
- When a new page opens up, read and then choose the box that fits the next step you want to take to learn more about CIE.