CRC Case Management & Vocational Rehabilitation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under the Rehabilitation Act as amended by WIOA, within how many days must a state VR agency develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) after eligibility is determined?
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days (Correct answer)
- 120 days
Correct answer: 90 days
WIOA requires the IPE to be developed within 90 days of the eligibility determination unless the counselor and client agree to an extension.
Question 2: A state VR agency lacks the funds to serve every eligible applicant. What must it implement?
- A waiting list based on application date
- A cap on services per client
- Referral of all new applicants to American Job Centers
- An order of selection prioritizing individuals with the most significant disabilities (Correct answer)
Correct answer: An order of selection prioritizing individuals with the most significant disabilities
An order of selection requires the agency to serve individuals with the most significant disabilities first when resources are insufficient.
Question 3: Which service can a VR agency provide WITHOUT first searching for comparable services and benefits?
- Vocational counseling and guidance (Correct answer)
- Purchase of a vehicle modification
- Postsecondary tuition
- Purchase of hearing aids
Correct answer: Vocational counseling and guidance
Assessment, counseling and guidance, referral, and job placement services are exempt from the comparable benefits requirement.
Question 4: A VR case is generally considered a successful employment outcome once the client has maintained employment for at least how long?
- 30 days
- 90 days (Correct answer)
- 60 days
- 180 days
Correct answer: 90 days
Federal VR rules require the individual to maintain employment for at least 90 days before the case can be closed as rehabilitated.
Question 5: Which approach to supported employment for people with serious mental illness emphasizes zero exclusion, rapid job search, and integration with mental health treatment?
- Train-then-place model
- Sheltered workshop model
- Individual Placement and Support (IPS) (Correct answer)
- Enclave model
Correct answer: Individual Placement and Support (IPS)
IPS is the evidence-based supported employment model built on zero exclusion, rapid job search, and integrated treatment teams.
Question 6: A client injured on the job has reached maximum medical improvement (MMI). What does MMI indicate?
- The client is fully recovered and has no restrictions
- The client is permanently unable to work
- The workers' compensation claim is closed
- The client's condition has stabilized and is unlikely to improve further with treatment (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The client's condition has stabilized and is unlikely to improve further with treatment
MMI means the condition has plateaued, which typically triggers a permanent impairment rating and return-to-work planning.
Question 7: In the traditional return-to-work hierarchy, which option is considered FIRST?
- Same job with the same employer (Correct answer)
- Retraining for a new occupation
- Same job with a different employer
- Self-employment
Correct answer: Same job with the same employer
The hierarchy starts with the least disruptive option, returning to the same job with the same employer, before considering modifications, new employers, or retraining.
