The 8 Principles of Supported Employment IPS 101

The 8 Principles of Supported Employment IPS 101

Introductions Linn County Mental Health SE Team Mary. Dale Salston, Ph. D. , LMFT, SE Supervisor Sheri Boyd, ACT SES Jessyca Delepine, EASA and Adult Outpatient Debbie Peabody, East County Adult Outpatient and CSS Chris Schwarz – Albany Wellness & Recovery (Community Support Services – CSS)

Program Basics – What helps Positive Outlook – Passion for what we do Knowing Employment IS Recovery Strong Communication across the team Back up for team members Supportive Administration and Supervision Strong Steering Committee Willingness to problem solve Good Community Partners

Principles of IPS Principle Number One Eligibility is Based on Client Choice

Employment Based on Client Choice Supported Employment Specialists (SES) help anyone who expresses a desire to work. All people interested in working are eligible to receive IPS services Everyone served regardless of psychiatric diagnosis, symptoms, work history, or other problems, including substance abuse and cognitive impairment

Principles of IPS Principle Number Two IPS supported employment is integrated with treatment

SE is Integrated with Treatment The IPS model is based on a team approach. Supported employment and education specialists meet frequently with the mental health treatment team They share information with one another across the team in order to develop ideas to help clients improve their functional recovery.

Principles of IPS Principle Number Three: Competitive Employment IS the Goal

Competitive Employment KNOWING that competitive employment is an attainable goal for people with serious mental illness seeking employment. Competitive employment is defined as work in the community that anyone can apply for, regardless of disability status.

Principles of IPS Principle Number Four Rapid job search Employer Contact Begins Rapidly After Clients Enter SE Program

Rapid Job Search There are no requirements for vocational testing, work samples, employment groups or other prevocational activities INSTEAD – the Employment Specialist (ES) and/or client have face-to-face contact with an employer within 30 days of the first SE appointment.

Principles of IPS Principle Number Five Employment Specialists Build Relationships with Employers Based on Client Job Interests

Employment Based on Client Choice Employment specialists meet face -to-face with employers over time to learn about their business needs and the positions in their business. Each Employment Specialist makes at least 6 contacts each week with someone with hiring ability. These contacts are based on client choice and are done either with the client, or with a client in mind.

Principles of IPS Principle Number Six Job Supports are Continuous

Continuous Job Supports The ES provides individualized job supports until jobs are stable or until client no longer wants/needs supports from the IPS Supported Employment team. The mental health team then continues to help with job supports as needed when clients no longer need the support of the IPS team.

Principles of IPS Principle Number Seven Consumer Preferences Are Honored

Honoring Consumer Preferences Employment Specialists and Mental Health providers support the exploration on educational and work opportunities to support client preferences for type of career they choose Focus is on client strengths, personal interests and goals, preferences for support, desires for specific work schedules, preferences about sharing disability and barrier information with employers, etc.

Principles of IPS Principle Number Eight Benefits Planning (Work Incentives Planning) Offered to All Clients Who Receive Entitlements

Benefits – Work Incentives Planning Employment specialists help clients to access ongoing guidance regarding Social Security, Medicaid, and other government entitlements. Fear of losing benefits is a major reason that clients may not want to seek employment Clients are offered personalized benefits planning to obtain accurate information that inform and guide the plan for starting work, going back to work and for when making decisions about changes in employment.

Principles of IPS Ideas Small Group Discussio n Questions Brainstorming

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