To provide updated clarifications regarding the Career Planning (Vocational Assessment and Job Finding), Supported Employment (Intensive Job Coaching and Extended Employment Supports) services, Small Group Employment (formerly known as Transitional Work Services), and updated provider training requirements.The Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) is providing additional guidance about the AAW employment services and correcting and clarifying information that was included in previous notices (BAW16-39, BAW17-06, and BAW 17-29, Archived). Please carefully review the attached communication regarding AAW Employment Services and new training requirements for staff working directly with the participant to provide Career Planning, Supported Employment and Small Group Employment services.

Attachment 1: 20-004: Clarifications and Training Requirements for AAW Employment Services