W13: Employment/IPS Flashcards
1
Q
What is the IPS?
A
Improves vocational & recovery outcomes for people with mental illness
2
Q
7 principles of IPS
A
Can She See Right Into Our Window
- Competitive employment
- Service eligibility based on choice
- Service integration
- Rapid commencement
- Individualised
- Ongoing assistance
- Welfare benefits counselling
3
Q
Competitive employment details
A
- Permanent job that anyone can apply for that pay at least minimum wage
4
Q
Service eligibility based on choice details
A
- The only requirement to receive supported employment service is motivation to work
>they won’t be excluded because of job readiness or diagnosis
5
Q
Rapid commencement details
A
- Don’t need to do assessment or prevocational training
- Keeps people motivated and interested
6
Q
Individualised details
A
Matches jobs based on interests and strengths
- Makes the job more satisfying
7
Q
Ongoing assistance details
A
Based on individual need
8
Q
Welfare benefits counselling details
A
Ensures that the person is aware of these processes so as to not deincentivise employment
9
Q
OT role in employment
A
- Use of standardised assessment tool
- Assist with career planning
- Assist with disclosure plans
- Consider skills and confidence levels
- Ensure habits support worker role
- Address performance anxiety
