Effective October 1, 2015, SSB Workforce Development Unit is on Order of Selection.
What is Order of Selection (OOS)?
OOS is a method of prioritizing eligible applicants. The federal government requires agencies to use OOS when there are not enough resources to serve everyone who is eligible.
Functional Limitations
A functional limitation means that a person requires services or accommodations not routinely made for others, due to an impairment, in order to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain employment. The number of functional limitations identified determines which category applicants are assigned to. Seven areas of functional limitations are reviewed:
- Communication
- Mobility
- Self-Care
- Self-Direction
- Interpersonal Skills
- Work Tolerance
- Work Skills
Open Category: Can be Served Immediately
Priority Category A
This is a customer who has limitations in five or more functional areas and requires multiple services over an extended period of time of at least 6 months.
Waitlisted Categories
Priority Category B
This is a customer who has limitations in three or four functional areas and requires multiple services over an extended period of time of at least 6 months.
Priority Category C
This is a customer who has limitations in zero, one, or two functional areas and requires multiple services over an extended period of time of at least 6 months.
Special Circumstances
Students through age 21
Students enrolled in educational programs who are waitlisted can receive Pre-Employment Transition Services but only if they received those services prior to application. Students should discuss with their counselor options for receiving Pre-Employment Transition Services.
Job Retention
Services will be provided to all eligible applicants, regardless of their category, that are currently employed and require services to maintain their job.
