Virginia is an Employment First State. We believe everyone can work and contribute meaningfully to their communities– including individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health needs, substance use, or criminal justice involvement. Employment should be the FIRST option people explore before considering other community day services.
DBHDS does NOT provide employment services directly, but we work with other state agencies and community partners to help people with:
- 發展障礙
- 行為健康 (BH) 需求
我們透過以下方式支援就業
- 為個人、家庭、服務提供者和機構工作人員提供訓練和技術協助
- 促進獲得有競爭力的綜合就業
- 追蹤並報告全州就業率與成果
Who Can Benefit from Employment?
Jobs may look different for people with DD or BH needs, but the benefits are the same. Some people may need extra support at work – and that’s okay. People with DD or BH needs can benefit from working just like anyone else. Employment can provide:
- 目標感與自我價值
- 獨立性
- 財務穩定性
- 健康與福祉
有了合適的工作和適當的支援，工作可以成為任何人生活中積極的一部分！
What Services are Available?
雖然 DBHDS 不直接提供服務，但我們合作：
這些服務包括
就業如何看
Even though work may look differently for someone with DD or BH needs – their rights are the same as everyone else, and they should be treated the same. Employment should be:
- 在社區中從事個人選擇的工作
- 薪資公平，並與背景相似、從事類似工作的其他人同等
- 具有包容性和整合性，有機會在社交和工作相關活動中與同事互動
- Growth-oriented, with opportunities to learn and advance
支援某人的最佳方式是了解他們 - 他們喜歡什麼、擅長什麼 - 並開始討論工作以及目前和/或未來與就業相關的目標。
Not everyone will want to work in a traditional job working for someone else. Your job might also look different if you choose to work for yourself. If you do choose to start your own business or even work as an entrepreneur, you can receive employment support to help you.
福利規劃
Sometimes people worry that working will impact their Social Security or other benefits they need to live. It’s important to know that you CAN work without your benefits being impacted.
There are professionals who can help you learn what to do if you want to work and protect your benefits, and the rules that you must follow. These professionals are certified as either a WISA (Work Incentive Specialist Advocate) or WIPA (Work Incentive Planning and Assistance). Both can provide you with important information about work and benefits planning.
如何開始就業談話
有用的就業資源
常見問題
Employment Services Under the DD Waiver
職業復健服務
Preemployment Transition Services
就業第一
- Governor McDonnell’s Employment First Certificate of Recognition
- POLICY 1044 (SYS) 12-1 Employment First
州就業報告
州就業倡議和計劃連結
行為健康就業資源
List of Acronyms
| 縮寫 | Full Meaning |
| ADL | Activities of Daily Living |
| APS | Adult Protective Services |
| ADA | 美國身心障礙者法案 |
| 鐵 | Authorized Representative |
| 在 | Assistive Technology |
| BCBA | Board Certified Behavior Analyst |
| BSP | Behavior Support Plan |
| 章 | Corrective Action Plan |
| CAT | Crisis Assessment Tool |
| CEPP | Crisis Education and Prevention Plan |
| CHRIS | Computerized Human Rights Information System |
| CIL | Center for Independent Living |
| CIM | Community Integration Manager |
| CI | Compliance Indicator |
| CIT | Crisis Intervention Training |
| CL | Community Living (HCBS Waiver) |
| CLO | Community Living Options |
| CM | Case Manager |
| CMS | Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services |
| COVLC | Commonwealth of Virginia Learning Center |
| CPS | 兒童保護服務 |
| CRC | Community Resource Consultant |
| CSB | 社區服務委員會 |
| CSB ES | Community Services Board Emergency Services |
| CTH | Crisis Therapeutic Home |
| CTT | Community Transition Team |
| DARS | Department of Rehabilitation and Aging Services |
| DBHDS | 行為健康及發展服務學系 |
| 副署長 | 發展障礙 |
| DDS | Division of Developmental Services, DBHDS |
| DMAS | 醫療協助服務部 |
| DOJ | Department of Justice, United States |
| 副秘書長 | 日間支援服務 |
| DSP的 | Direct Support Professional |
| DSS | 社會服務部 |
| DW | Data Warehouse |
| ECM | 增強個案管理 |
| EDCD | Elderly or Disabled with Consumer Directed Services |
| EFAG | Employment First Advisory Group |
| EPSDT | Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment |
| 胚胎幹 | Emergency Services (at the CSBs) |
| ESO | Employment Service Organization |
| FRC | 家庭資源顧問 |
| GH | Group Home |
| GSE | Group Supported Employment |
| HCBS | Home- and Community-Based Services |
| HPR | Health Planning Region |
| HR/OHR | 人權辦公室 |
| HSN | Health Services Network |
| IADL | Individual Activities of Daily Living |
| ICF | 中級護理機構 |
| 身份證 | Intellectual Disabilities |
| IDD | Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities |
| 縮寫 | Full Meaning |
| IFSP | Individual and Family Support Program |
| 紅外 | 獨立檢閱者 |
| ISE | Individual Supported Employment |
| ISP | Individual Supports Plan |
| ISR | Individual Services Review |
| KPA | Key Performance Areas |
| LIHTC | Low Income Housing Tax Credit |
| LTES | Long Term Employment Services |
| MLMC | My Life My Community (website) |
| MOU | 諒解備忘錄 |
| MRC | 死亡審查委員會 |
| OCQI | Office of Continuous Quality Improvement |
| ODS | Office of Developmental Services |
| OHR | 人權辦公室 |
| OIH | 綜合衛生辦公室 |
| OL | 牌照辦公室 |
| OSIG | Office of the State Inspector General |
| PASRR | Preadmission Screening and Resident Review |
| PCR | Person Centered Review |
| PCP | Primary Care Physician |
| PHA | Public Housing Authority |
| POC | Plan of Care |
| PMI | Performance Measure Indicator |
| PMM | Post-Move Monitoring |
| 太平洋標準時間 | Personal Support Team |
| 加爾 | Quality Assurance Review |
| QI | 品質改善 |
| QIC | Quality Improvement Committee |
| QII | Quality Improvement Initiative |
| QMD | Quality Management Division |
| QMR | Quality Management Review |
| QRT | Quality Review Team |
| QSR | 優質服務評論 |
| RAC | Regional Advisory Council for REACH |
| REACH | Regional Education, Assessment, Crisis Services, Habilitation |
| RFP | Request For Proposals |
| RNCC | RN Care Consultants |
| RST | Regional Support Team |
| RQC | Regional Quality Council |
| SA | Settlement Agreement US v. VA 3:12 CV 059 |
| 資深大律師 | Support Coordinator |
| SELN AG | Supported Employment Leadership Network, Advisory Group |
| SEVTC | 東南維吉尼亞州訓練中心 |
| SIR | Serious Incident Report |
| SIS | 支援強度等級 |
| SW | Sheltered Work |
| SRH | Sponsored Residential Home |
| VCU | 維吉尼亞聯邦大學 |
| VHDA | Virginia Housing and Development Agency |
| WAM | Waiver Management System |
| WIPA | Work Incentive Planning and Assistance |
| WISA | Work Incentive Specialist Advocate |
