Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 309 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH SYSTEMS DIVISION: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Division 19 - OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Section 309-019-0275 - Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment Overview
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 309-019-0275
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(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
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 430.630
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