Supported Employment: Focus on the Job Seeker

Hours: 0.50

Course Code: REL-BHC-0-SEFJS

Many people living with serious mental illness, or SMI, have barriers to employment. Financial instability can lead to many negative outcomes for people with SMI. However, with the right supports, many people with SMI can find and keep satisfying, competitive jobs. By being person-centered and focusing on the job seeker, staff can help people with SMI thrive in the workplace and improve their lives in many areas. The style of supported employment called Individualized Placements and Supports, or IPS is an effective, person-centered method for helping people with SMI successfully enter the workforce.

Course Description

Many people living with serious mental illness, or SMI, have barriers to employment. Financial instability can lead to many negative outcomes for people with SMI. However, with the right supports, many people with SMI can find and keep satisfying, competitive jobs. By being person-centered and focusing on the job seeker, staff can help people with SMI thrive in the workplace and improve their lives in many areas. The style of supported employment called Individualized Placements and Supports, or IPS is an effective, person-centered method for helping people with SMI successfully enter the workforce.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (1 Match)

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

0.5 HOURS

This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.

Course Details

Course Code: REL-BHC-0-SEFJS

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Summarize at least three ways that supported employment can benefit a person with SMI.
Recall at least three ways that supported employment helps job seekers with SMI have a successful placement.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Focus on the Job Seeker

Benefits of IPS

Assessment in IPS

The Career Profile

The Work Plan

Individualize Services

Interviewing and Presenting Skills

Creating a Resume

Accommodations

Job Analysis

Review

Summary

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Pamela Green, LCSW RPT

Pamela Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist. She has devoted over fifteen years to helping children and families within vulnerable populations heal from and overcome the many obstacles they face. Pam also has extensive experience in Crisis Intervention as she was an Intensive Family Intervention Team Leader for five years and spent several years working with a Domestic Violence Intervention Program as an advocate and a therapist to help survivors heal from their traumatic experiences, navigate legal systems, and access much-needed resources to change their lives for the better. Pam also provided clinical direction and supervision as zone leader for a 10-county, community mental health agency for several years. In addition, she has experience in work rehabilitation for people with disabilities across a range of ages and disability types.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals; General Staff; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Accommodations
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Supported Employment: Focus on the Job Seeker

$ 15.0 Paid $15.00 $15.00

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

$ 15.0 Paid $15.00

$15.00