OAR 309-019-0275: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment Overview

(1) IPS Supported employment is an evidence-based practice for individuals with SMI per 309-019-0270(12). (2) IPS Supported employment is characterized by: (a) Emphasis on Competitive Integrated Employment; (b) Every individual interested in work is eligible for services regardless of symptoms, substance use disorders, treatment decisions, or any other issue which can also be referred to as “Zero exclusion” in the fidelity tools. (c) Employment services is integrated with mental health treatment (d) Participants have access to Work Incentive Planning by a Certified Benefits Planner (e) Rapid Job search should begin within 30 days of program entry. (f) Client preferences for jobs are honored and included in the Career Profile; (g) Employment Specialists systematically collaborate with employers who are selected based on job seeker preferences to learn about their business needs and hiring preferences; (h) Job supports continue for as long as each participant benefits from the support. (3) IPS Supported Employment services include but are not limited to: (a) Job development; (b)Job training and or Job coaching (c) Consultation with the employer; (d) Employment and/or education Counseling; (e) Skills training; (f) Transportation assistance per certified IPS program’s internal policy. This can include staff transport, gas vouchers, bus passes, planning and/or training or other internal policies the program has identified and (g) Transition planning to less intensive employment supports (h) Follow along supports