OHCA Policies and Rules
317:40-7-18. Contracts with industry
[Revised 09-01-2026]
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) may contract with an industry to provide job coaching services through a Natural Supports Initiative. The employer:
(1) designates an existing employee to serve as job coach.
(A) The job coach completes per Oklahoma Administrative Code 340:100-3-38.2.
(B) Training and support are available for members on the job; and
(2) is reimbursed at the individual placement in job coaching rate based on the hours the member works for the first six months.
(A) After the first six months of employment, the employer is reimbursed at the stabilization rate based on the hours the member works.
(B) Stabilization services may be provided for up to one year per job.
Disclaimer. The OHCA rules found on this Web site are unofficial. The official rules are published by the Oklahoma Secretary of State Office of Administrative Rules as Title 317 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code. To order an official copy of these rules, contact the Office of Administrative Rules at (405) 521-4911.