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title: "458 Participant-Directed Supported Employment"
description: "## Participant-Directed Supported Employment (458) ##### Service Code Definition: Participant-Directed Supported Employment – Service Code 458 is a service that is provided in order to support a consumer in obtaining and maintaining competitive integrated employment, or self-employment. This may include…"
url: "https://completeguidetosdp.org/docs/458-participant-directed-supported-employment/"
updated: "2026-06-15"
category: Traditional Service Codes
tags:
  - Traditional Services
---

# 458 Participant-Directed Supported Employment

## Participant-Directed Supported Employment (458)

##### Service Code Definition:

Participant-Directed Supported Employment – Service Code 458 is a service that is provided in order to support a consumer in obtaining and maintaining competitive integrated employment, or self-employment. This may include developing a plan for employment by assessing the consumer’s strengths, weaknesses, skills, and desires for employment.

A regional center shall classify a vendor as a Participant-Directed Supported Employment provider if the vendor:

1. Is an adult consumer, family member, or conservator;

2. Selects an individual who is at least 18 years of age;

3. Ensures that the individual selected will possess the skill, training, or education necessary to provide the service in accordance with the IPP; and

4. Ensures that the person providing supported employment is familiar with the consumer's daily routines and needs and is trained in any specialized supports necessary for the consumer.

##### Link to Directive/Additional Information:

**[D-2024-Rate Reform-013 Rate Reform Implementation for Respite Services  Employer of Record, and Participant-Directed Services](https://www.dds.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/D-2024-RateReform-013_REV.pdf)**