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(A) training and instruction for the recipient to learn and carry out the recipient’s job duties, subject to limitations described in (d)(l) — (3) of this section;

(B) direct support to assist the recipient in remaining gainfully employed as defined in AS 23.15.095, preventing the recipient from losing a job, or stabilizing a recipient who had a change in job circumstances; or

(C) support for maximizing hours worked, pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement based on the recipient’s abilities, interests, and priorities;

(2) assist the recipient to accomplish work-related goals identified in a person-centered support plan, and maximize the recipient’s independence and provide the minimum amount of support required for the recipient to obtain and maintain employment as goals are achieved; and

(3) assist a recipient to become self-employed, for a recipient seeking self-employment, including subsistence activities, and the services

(A) identify the supports that are necessary for the recipient to operate the business; and

(B) provide ongoing assistance, counseling, and guidance after the recipient starts the business. (d) The department will not pay for

(1) supervisory activities provided to all employees at the workplace;

(2) training provided to all employees at the workplace;

(3) accommodations commonly provided by the employer to employees;

(4) services described in (b) of this section if a recipient simultaneously receives services under (c) of this section;

(5) more than three months of services under (b) of this section during a recipient’s lifetime unless the provider of employment services demonstrates that the recipient

(A) needs additional preparation for employment related to a medical event that caused a significant decline in the recipient’s abilities;

(B) needs to prepare for a new job that requires additional skills to advance the recipient’s career; or

(C) was unable to complete pre-employment activities related to hospitalization or incarceration;

(6) an expense associated with starting up or operating a business;

(7) transportation for a recipient, unless it is to or from an employment site, and no other transportation is available for the recipient;