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IPS Supported Employment

IPS Supported Employment. Revised January 2014. Individualized Placement and Support (IPS). IPS stands for individual placement and support. The acronym “ IPS ” indicates the evidence-based approach rather than generic employment services. IPS Supported Employment.

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IPS Supported Employment

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  1. IPS Supported Employment Revised January 2014

  2. Individualized Placement and Support (IPS) • IPS stands for individual placement and support. • The acronym “IPS” indicates the evidence-based approach rather than generic employment services.

  3. 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

  4. Competitive Employment Rates in 20 Randomized Controlled Trials of Individual Placement and Support

  5. Eight Principles of IPS 1: Zero exclusion criteria: Every interested person is eligible Every person is encouraged to consider how work might affect his or her life.

  6. Eight Principles of IPS 2: Competitive jobs are the goal Regular jobs at regular wages. Jobs that anyone can apply for, regardless of disability status.

  7. Eight Principles of IPS 3: Employment Services and Mental Health Services are Integrated Employment specialists and mental health providers meet weekly.

  8. Eight Principles of IPS 4: 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.

  9. Eight Principles of IPS 5: The job search occurs rapidly The employment specialist and/or job seeker makes face-to-face within a month of joining the IPS program.

  10. Eight Principles of IPS 6. Employment specialists develop relationships with employers through multiple in-person visits to understand their business needs.

  11. Eight Principles of IPS 7: 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.

  12. Eight Principles of IPS 8: Preferences are honored Preferences may be related to type of job, work hours, job location, …

  13. Contact Information (insert presenter information here) For more information about IPS supported employment, go to http://dartmouthips.org

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