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Supported
employment is founded on the belief that anyone can find, get, and
keep meaningful jobs in the community if they are given
the right support Researchers comparing different types of programs designed
to help people find and keep a job have consistently found that
supported employment is superior to any other approach. Supported employment has as its goal helping people to
start work in a competitive job integrated in the community
as soon as possible, and makes the process a collaboration among the
consumer, employment specialist, other members of the
treatment team, and often family members and other support persons.
Employment specialistsl help people to identify their preferences, skills, and needs, and
to find the job that fits them best. Then they provide continuing direct assistance for
succeeding in the
job, as well as for career development. Supported employment services are easily accessible, are not
terminated for any reason, and are sensitive to fluctuations of the
consumer’s clinical condition. Supported employment has also been
found effective across different psychiatric diagnoses and ethnic
minorities, including African American and Latino populations. Last updated 12/19/03 |
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