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Welcome!! We are glad you have joined us today. Connection Instructions We are using both: Go. To. Meeting and conference line ü Join online @ Call in at: Participant Code # Please mute phone - unless you are talking ü *6 will mute your sound ü Please do not place the call on hold ü Use the chat box for questions and comments

Introductions! • Please introduce yourself and share your name, position and location in the chat box or on the phone. • Today’s presenter: • Joan Keenen, OSECE Statewide Trainer – Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation – National Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist – Certified Advanced level WRAP facilitator – Certified Peer Support Specialist

Today we will cover: Who is OSECE What is IPS Supported Employment World View of IPS Oregon view of IPS ü Guiding Principals of IPS supported Employment ü Review Next Steps

Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Evidence Based Supported Employment ü IPS stands for individual placement and support. ü IPS supported employment helps people with serious mental illness work at regular jobs of their choice. ü The acronym “IPS” indicates the evidence-based approach rather than generic employment services. ü OSECE uses the terms IPS and Supported Employment (SE) interchangeably in reference to the evidenced-based practice.

• Oregon Supported Employment Center for Excellence OSECE • Provides technical assistance to Mental Health Agencies across Oregon • Conducts annual fidelity reviews to certify SE programs • Collects and shares data • Promotes SE services and statewide collaboration • Supported Education implementation and other innovative ideas www. osece. org

The IPS Employment Center ü Founded the IPS model ü Extensive research ü Leads international learning collaborative ü Training and website http: //www. ipsworks. org/ 1993 First IPS Manual Published 23 US States/regions in the IPS Learning Community 4 25 Countries outside the US in the IPS Learning Community Randomized control Trails Demonstrate Effectiveness of IPS

Highlights from Oregon IPS • Since 2008, 3281 clients have exited from IPS with jobs • Grown from 3 to 41 sites over 12 years • Recent expansion to 96 employment specialists across state • 13, 575 individuals have been served by Oregon’s IPS Supported Employment Programs, since 2008. • Steady employment outcomes • Collaborative working relationships with VR, EASA, OCEACT, WIN and DRO. • Implementation of Supported Employment with 6 programs

Key Green: IPS services are provided Green star: • IPS program location Dark purple blast: • SEd program Light purple blast: • Starting implementation of SEd Blue: Development of implementing IPS White: No IPS services or program

Definition of Supported Employment § § § Regular job in community Pays at least minimum wage Work setting includes people who are not disabled Service agency provides ongoing support Intended for people with most severe disabilities

IPS Supported Employment • Approach designed for persons with serious mental illness • Multiple research studies demonstrate superior outcomes – People who have access to IPS are two to three times more likely to obtain a job Eight Principles of Supported Employment q q q q Every person who wants to work is eligible Supported employment is integrated with treatment Competitive employment is the goal Consumer preferences are important Rapid job search Systematic job development Follow along supports are continuous Personalized benefits planning

Eligibility Based on Client Choice Every person is encouraged to consider how work might affect his or her life.

Integration of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Services Employment specialists and mental health providers meet weekly.

Now lets hear from you Please use the chat function or voice… • Employment specialists: • A. Work completely independently of the mental health treatment team • B. Function independently of the mental health treatment team and attend treatment team meetings on an as-needed basis • C. Serve as consultants to mental health treatment teams and occasionally provide input in treatment team meetings • D. Are full members of the mental health treatment team and attend all of the treatment team meetings

Focus on Competitive Employment Regular jobs at regular wages. Jobs that anyone can apply for, regardless of disability status.

What Do You Think Is The Best Answer Please use the chat function or voice… • Which of the following is an example of competitive employment? • A. Working for a mental health agency in a position that is reserved for people receiving services from the agency • B. A temporary job as a sales clerk that pays $12. 00 an hour and is set up by an agency as a short-term work experience • C. Working indefinitely as a janitor making minimum wage • D. Occasionally babysitting for one’s family and friends

Attention to Worker Preferences may be related to type of job, work hours, job location, …

Personalized Benefits Counseling People are offered an opportunity to meet with a certified benefits planner before going to work and as they consider changes in their jobs.

Now It’s Your Turn, What’s The Best Answer, use the chat…… • In the IPS model, benefits counseling is considered: • A. An integral part of employment services that should be offered to every client • B. A supplemental service that should be provided to clients who request it • C. Important, but beyond the scope of services provided by the employment program • D. Important only for clients who are working

Rapid Job Search The employment specialist and/or job seeker makes face-toface contact within a month of joining the IPS program.

Your Turn, Use The Chat…. . Question • Employment specialists help clients begin a job search: • A. Within one month of starting the employment program, after gathering initial assessment information • B. After the client’s psychiatrist or other mental health providers decide that a client can work • C. After a thorough assessment has been completed, using both standardized instruments and work samples • D. After VR provides authorization

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

Time Unlimited and Individualized Supports Job supports are individualized and 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.

Last One……What’s the best answer… • After a client secures a job, s/he should continue to receive support: • A. For as long as s/he wants and needs the support • B. Until s/he is stable on the job • C. For about 90 days, with occasional phone calls thereafter • D. For up to six months or until s/he is stable on the job, depending on which occurs first

Thank You For Your Participation Today • What was the most important thing you learned? What do you like about IPS SE? • Our next call is Monday May 11 @ 11: 00 AM