Individualized Placement and Support IPS The acronym IPS

Individualized Placement and Support (IPS) Ø The acronym “IPS” indicates the evidencebased approach to

High Fidelity • Eight Key principles • Fidelity scale used as the road map

1: Competitive Jobs are the Goal Regular jobs at regular wages. Jobs that anyone

2. Employment Services and Behavioral Health Services are Integrated Employment specialists and behavioral health

3: Zero Exclusion Criteria Every person is encouraged to consider how work might affect

4: Preferences are Honored Preferences may be related to type of job, work hours,

5: Benefits Planning is Offered People are offered an opportunity to meet with a

6: Job Search Occurs Rapidly The employment specialist and/or job seeker make a face-to-face

7. Systematic Job Development Employment specialists develop relationships with employers through multiple in-person visits

8: Job Supports are Continuous Job supports are provided for as long as the

Cross Over Principles between SH and SE Supported Employment Supported Housing • Mainstream job

IPS Technical Assistance Contact Information: Lisa Bennett-Perry BEST Grant Program Manager (360) 725 -3257

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Individualized Placement and Support (IPS) Ø The acronym “IPS” indicates the evidencebased approach to supported employment for people living with behavioral health conditions. Ø 24 randomized controlled trials

High Fidelity • Eight Key principles • Fidelity scale used as the road map to success! • Fidelity reviews are a tool to identify baseline and develop training needs for continuous improvement.

1: Competitive Jobs are the Goal Regular jobs at regular wages. Jobs that anyone can apply for, regardless of disability status.

2. Employment Services and Behavioral Health Services are Integrated Employment specialists and behavioral health providers meet weekly.

3: Zero Exclusion Criteria Every person is encouraged to consider how work might affect his or her life.

4: Preferences are Honored Preferences may be related to type of job, work hours, job location, …

5: Benefits Planning is Offered People are offered an opportunity to meet with a trained benefits planner before going to work and as they consider changes in their jobs.

6: Job Search Occurs Rapidly The employment specialist and/or job seeker make a face-to-face contact with employer within a month of joining the IPS program.

7. Systematic Job Development Employment specialists develop relationships with employers through multiple in-person visits to understand their business needs.

8: Job Supports are Continuous Job supports are provided for as long as the person needs and wishes to receive IPS services, typically about a year. Eventually, a mental health practitioner, such as a case manager, may be chosen to provide supports.

Cross Over Principles between SH and SE Supported Employment Supported Housing • Mainstream job in the • Mainstream housing in the community. • Clients choose employment • Clients choose housing options. • Integrated work • Integrated housing setting/integrated teams. • Ongoing supports from service • Ongoing supports from agency. service agency. • Most Seriously Disabled.

IPS Technical Assistance Contact Information: Lisa Bennett-Perry BEST Grant Program Manager (360) 725 -3257 bennell@dshs. wa. gov