New Jersey Administrative Code

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Assistant Commissioner" means the Assistant Commissioner of Workforce Development within the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforc…

(a) There shall be established in each local area and certified by the Commission a local board to set policy for the portion of the Statewide workforce investment system within the local area. (b) Immediately following establishment of a local board by the chief elected official…

(a) Following certification of a local board under N.J.A.C. 12:42-4.3, the chief elected official of the local area shall once every two years thereafter apply to the Commission for recertification of the local board. (b) The application for recertification submitted for review b…

(a) Where the Commission denies a chief elected official's application for recertification of a local board under N.J.A.C. 12:42-4.4(e), the Commission may recommend in writing to the Assistant Commissioner that the local board be restructured, including decertification of the cu…

Where a determination of the Commission or of the Assistant Commissioner under this subchapter results in either the denial of a chief elected official's application for certification, the denial of a chief elected official's application for recertification of a local board, or t…

(a) This chapter implements N.J.S.A. 34:15C-10.1.a which, in pertinent part, authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to establish a minimum acceptable level of performance for private career schools that are authorized by a professional or…

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Average annual earnings" means the amount indicated for the 25th percentile of the annual salaries in New Jersey for an occupation accordi…

(a) Each Board-authorized private career school shall submit a quarterly report to the Commissioner, which shall include the following: 1. The tuition and fees charged for each instructional program; 2. A record for each student enrolled in each instructional program, that shall …

Each Board-authorized private career school shall meet the minimum acceptable level of performance for each instructional program that it offers to students. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:43-3.1 Adopted by 56N.J.R. 1802(a), effective 9/3/2024

(a) In the event that the Commissioner determines that an educational program required for licensure, registration, or certification in a profession or occupation regulated by a professional or occupational board established within the Division has failed to submit any report req…

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to set forth the procedures, standards and criteria used by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to rehabilitate individuals with disabilities. (b) This subchapter applies to every individual who is seeking vocational rehabilita…

(a) When a counselor determines that an individual is eligible for vocational rehabilitation services, the Division shall complete the assessment, as appropriate, and shall provide the eligible individual or the individual's representative, in writing and in an appropriate mode o…

(a) The individualized plan for employment (IPE) must contain the individual's name and social security number, along with a statement that he or she has been found eligible for vocational rehabilitation services or that the IPE is an amendment to an earlier plan. Each IPE shall …

(a) Vocational rehabilitation services are any goods or services necessary to render an individual with a disability employable, including, but not limited to, the following: 1. An assessment for determining eligibility and vocational rehabilitation needs by qualified personnel, …

(a) Individuals will be determined to have been rehabilitated, only if the following requirements are met: 1. The provision of services under the individual's IPE has contributed to the achievement of the employment outcome; 2. The employment outcome is consistent with the indivi…

(a) The Division shall conduct a financial needs assessment for each client prior to or at the individualized plan for employment (IPE) conference to establish how much financial participation, if any, a client will provide toward the cost of services. The Division will encourage…

(a) All personal information in the possession of the Division shall be used only for purposes directly connected with the administration of the vocational rehabilitation program. Information containing identifiable personal information may not be shared with advisory or other bo…

(a) All applicants/clients for vocational rehabilitation services and, as appropriate, their representatives shall be advised through appropriate modes of communication of their right to request an administrative review, mediation and/or a fair hearing in the event that they are …

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 12:45-1.17 Recodified to N.J.A.C. 12:45-1.16 by R.1999 d.284, effective 8/16/1999. See: 31 New Jersey Register 1144(a), 31 New Jersey Register 2387(a).

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Act" means the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 701 et seq., as amended by the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998. "Appropriate modes of…

(a) Each individual seeking vocational rehabilitation services shall complete an application which can be obtained from any local Division office. If the individual is a referral, the person or agency making the referral may complete the application on behalf of the individual. I…

(a) An individual shall be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services if the counselor determines that the following exists: 1. A physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and 2. A need for vocati…

(a) A preliminary assessment based upon the review of existing data shall be conducted to determine whether an individual is eligible for vocational rehabilitation services and to assign the priority category for the order of selection for services pursuant to N.J.A.C. 12:45-1.8.…

(a) A comprehensive assessment of the unique strengths, resources, priorities, interest, and needs, including the need for supported employment, of an eligible individual to make a determination of the goals, objectives, nature and scope of vocational rehabilitation services to b…

(a) Before or at the same time that an individual with a disability is accepted for vocational rehabilitation services, there shall be a certification by the counselor that the individual has met the basic eligibility requirements as set forth at N.J.A.C. 12:45-1.4. 1. The certif…

(a) In the event a shortage of funds precludes the provision of services to all eligible clients, the Director shall invoke an order of selection. (b) After documentation of eligibility and execution of Certification of Eligibility, the following priorities will be followed accor…

(a) Each counselor shall maintain for each applicant for, and recipient of, vocational rehabilitation services a case record which shall include, to the extent pertinent, the following information: 1. Documentation concerning the preliminary assessment supporting the determinatio…

This subchapter sets forth the procedures and standards used by the Department and community rehabilitation programs to defray the costs of public transportation, personal auto, and paratransit expenses of individuals with disabilities certified by the Division of Vocational Reha…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Department" means the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. "Community rehabilitation program" means a facility pos…

(a) Each community rehabilitation program shall complete, on a biannual basis, a survey of the transportation needs of each client certified as an extended employee (see Appendix A incorporated herein and made part of by reference). 1. Each survey shall include the community reha…

(a) Upon receipt of the completed surveys, the Division shall conduct an analysis of all surveys and determine the percentage of allowable expenses that can be reimbursed. (b) Each certified individual with a disability will be reimbursed a percentage of his or her costs, which p…

(a) The Department shall allocate available funds to each community rehabilitation program by August 1 and February 1 of each year based on their reported allowable transportation costs. (b) Each certified community rehabilitation program shall issue checks to clients to be used …

This subchapter sets forth procedures for the resolution of audit findings, including, but not limited to, questioned costs and administrative deficiencies, identified as a result of the audit of Federal and/or State grants, contracts and other agreements awarded by or on behalf …

The following terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Director" means the Director, Division of Accounting, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. "Final audit report" means an audit r…

(a) Upon receipt of a final audit report, the Controller shall promptly review the audit and issue to the grantee/contractor/subrecipient, within 60 days of receipt of the final audit report, a written determination setting forth audit disallowances and/or proposed sanctions. (b)…

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to define the criteria for operation of a program which is eligible to vend specific services to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and to ensure the provision of quality services to persons with disabilities. The basic rationale…

(a) A fee schedule consisting of an appropriate fee structure for each classification will be maintained by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services which will provide reasonable compensation to the rehabilitation organizations for services provided. (b) Each approved p…

(a) A written narrative description of all the organization's programs, services and administrative procedures shall be maintained and made available to interested parties. This description will be submitted to DVRS by new organizations applying for program approval as well as ex…

(a) An organization that wishes to implement a new program on a "fee for service" basis must, besides meeting the criteria of N.J.A.C. 12:51-11.1, assemble the "Program Request Package," which includes the detailed written comments of the local office manager and the community re…

(a) The executive director will maintain a functional organizational chart which is available at all times. (b) The organization will provide a staff improvement program designed to encourage professional growth and development of the staff; for example, University Training Progr…

(a) If an agency offers on site services at its facility, it will be designed, located, constructed, and equipped so as to promote effective conduct of its program and to protect the safety of its clientele, staff, and equipment. 1. The facility will be located in a community con…

(a) It is recommended that the organization cooperate on a continuing basis with all other community agencies, the National Rehabilitation Association, ACCSES New Jersey, the New Jersey Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, The Association of Persons in Supported Employment and…

(a) The permanent Professional Advisory Committee will consist of the Chief of Rehabilitation Services, the community rehabilitation program specialists of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, the Pr…

(a) The availability of grant monies is often difficult to determine. When specific grant monies are available DVRS will publish this information and inform organizations of the specific details for application. (b) In the absence of specific information on availability of grant …

(a) The community rehabilitation program specialist will acknowledge receipt of the proposal and forward it to the DVRS Chief of Rehabilitation Services for community rehabilitation programs who will maintain a file of proposals. (b) The Chief of Rehabilitation Services will, whe…

(a) All rehabilitation services shall receive prior written authorization for specific units of service, and payment shall be made only upon the completion of the service and the receipt of required reports. Individual case records shall be maintained for each client and shall co…

(a) The New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) has developed, maintained, and applied standards for approving vocationally oriented rehabilitation organizations to vend services to DVRS. These standards constitute the basis for this chapter. (b) The DVRS…

(a) To be eligible for services from DVRS, an individual must have a physical or mental disability that results in a substantial impediment to employment and require vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, secure, retain or regain employment. (b) Referrals are accepted…

(a) The standards maintained by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and published in the most recent Employment and Community Services Standards Manual and other accrediting bodies, such as the Council on Accreditation, The Joint Commission and ot…

(a) A copy of the standards adopted and incorporated herein by reference as standards for the operation of vocational rehabilitation programs in New Jersey may be obtained from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, 4891 East Grant Road, Tucson, Arizona 857…