~ IPS Supported Employment: Recovery Through Work 2012
~ Some days I have to walk to work, four miles each way, but work is really important to me. ~ Tyler
IPS supported employment is well-researched. People who receive employment services from an IPS supported employment program are almost three times more likely to obtain a job than people who receive other types of employment services. January 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 New Year s Day 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ML King Day 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 DECEMBER 2011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
~ I m working to improve my future for a better life for myself and my kids. ~ Kerie
In IPS supported employment, any person who wishes to work is eligible for help with employment. February 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 Groundhog Day 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Lincoln s Birthday Valentine s Day 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 President s Day 26 27 28 29 JANUARY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MARCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
~ I want to be a person who can accomplish something, in spite of mental illness. My job helps me feel successful. ~ Mark
Regardless of substance use disorders or any other issue, people are encouraged to think about how employment might play a role in their recovery. March 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday FEBRUARY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 APRIL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Daylight Savings 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 St. Patrick s Day Vernal Equinox 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
~ I was so depressed, but work helped me to find my self-worth. ~ Shondale
Job supports are provided by the IPS team until the job is stable and the person no longer desires supports from IPS. Over time, mental health practitioners provide supports for a job. April 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 April Fool s Day Good Friday 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Passover Easter 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Taxes Due 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Earth Day 29 30 Admin Assist Day MARCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
~ What would I do all day if I wasn t working? Working keeps me going. ~ John
Employment specialists honor client preferences for type of job sought, work location, number of hours worked, how supported employment services are provided and so on. May 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday APRIL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Mother s Day 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Memorial Day JUNE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
~ A job gives me more independence. ~Tammy
Employment specialists are encouraged to include family members (with their client's permission) in the employment plan. June 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday MAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JULY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Flag Day 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Father s Day Summer Solstice 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
~ It s not always easy, but I work hard at living a good life because I don t want to go back to where I was before. I m proud of the progress I ve made. ~Ted
Employment specialists develop relationships with employers through repeat visits to learn about the employer s needs and preferences, and to share information about potential workers. July 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Independence Day 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Ramadan Begins 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Parent s Day 29 30 31 JUNE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 AUGUST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
~ Working helps my mental health. ~ Jacky
The employment specialist and/or job seeker have face-to-face contact with potential employers within a few weeks of the job seeker entering the IPS supported employment program. August 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday JULY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SEPTEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
~ Because I got a job, I could afford to move out of the group home and into my own place. ~ Ron
Job seekers choose whether or not they would like to share information about their disability with employers or school personnel. September 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday AUGUST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 OCTOBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Labor Day 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Grandparent s Day 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Rosh Hashanah 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Autumnal Equinox 30 Yom Kippur
~ By giving 100% every day I work, I feel I am bound to be a successful person. ~ Jonathan
Employment specialists help each person obtain accurate information about how her individual benefits would be affected by earned income, before she starts working. October 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Columbus Day 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Halloween SEPTEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 NOVEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
~ Kenneth (right) and his boss, Sam Now that I am working, I have something to talk about when I see my family. And I can hold my head up because I am paying taxes and I m part of society again. ~ Kenneth
Employment specialists help people find regular jobs in the community, rather than jobs that are set aside for people who have disabilities. November 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday OCTOBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 DECEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Daylight Savings 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Veterans Day 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Thanksgiving 25 26 27 28 29 30
~ Working this year has been a gift for me. ~ Laquisha
Employment specialists and mental health practitioners meet weekly to talk about ways to support their clients employment and education goals. December 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday NOVEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 JANUARY 2013 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Chanukkah 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Christmas Eve 30 31 New Year s Eve Christmas Day Kwanzaa begins Winter Solstice
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2012 ~ IPS Supported Employment: Recovery Through Work JANUARY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 FEBRUARY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MARCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 JULY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AUGUST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SEPTEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 OCTOBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 NOVEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 DECEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31