Or. Admin. R. 309-019-0275 - Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment Overview

(1) Supported employment is an evidence-based practice for individuals with serious mental illness.

(2) Supported employment is characterized by:

(a) Emphasis on competitive employment;

(b) Every individual interested in work is eligible for services regardless of symptoms, substance use disorders, treatment decisions, or any other issue;

(c) Employment services are integrated with mental health treatment;

(d) Individuals have access to personalized benefits planning;

(e) Job search begins soon after an individual expresses interest in working; and

(f) Client preferences for jobs and preferences for service delivery are honored;

(g) Employment specialists systematically visit employers who are selected based on job seeker preferences to learn about their business needs and hiring preferences;

(h) Job supports are individualized and continue for as long as each worker wants and needs the support.

(3) Supported employment services include but are not limited to:

(a) Job development;

(b) Supervision and job training;

(c) On-the-job visitation;

(d) Consultation with the employer;

(e) Job coaching;

(f) Counseling;

(g) Skills training; and

(h) Transportation.

Notes

Or. Admin. R. 309-019-0275

MHS 26-2016(Temp), f. 12-27-16, cert. ef. 12-28-16 thru 6-23-17; MHS 1- 2017(Temp), f. 1-17-17, cert. ef. 1-18-17 thru 7-16-17; MHS 6-2017, f. & cert. ef. 6/23/2017

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats Implemented: ORS 430.630