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Performance Management Policy

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Reference:

2012-DDS-PERFORMANCE-POL004

The purpose of this policy is to establish the standards, guidelines and expectations for the Performance Management Program within the Department on Disability Services (DDS) to ensure management effectiveness, continuous learning, quality improvement, and accountability.

Cross References, Related Policies and Procedures, and Documents

Performance Management Procedures

Attachment(s):

Performance Management Policy

Person-Centered Thinking

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Employment First Initiative

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Under the Employment First philosophy, competitive, integrated employment is the first and overwhelmingly preferred option for working-age youth and adults with disabilities.