Vocational Rehabilitation & Supported Employment Flashcards
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Which model of supported employment is most strongly evidence-based for individuals with serious mental illness?
Answer: Individual Placement and Support (IPS)
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is an evidence-based supported employment model specifically designed for people with serious mental illness, emphasizing competitive employment in integrated settings.
In the IPS model, how quickly should job search activities begin after a person expresses interest in employment?
Answer: Rapidly, within 30 days
IPS emphasizes rapid job search, typically beginning within 30 days of program entry, because delays reduce engagement and employment outcomes.
Which of the following is a core principle of the IPS supported employment model?
Answer: Integration of vocational and mental health services
IPS integrates vocational specialists into mental health treatment teams so that employment support and clinical care are coordinated rather than separate.
What does 'job carving' mean in the context of psychiatric vocational rehabilitation?
Answer: Creating a customized job by restructuring tasks from an existing position
Job carving involves restructuring an existing job position by separating specific tasks to create a customized role that matches a person's skills and accommodations needs.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what must an employer provide to a qualified individual with a psychiatric disability?
Answer: Reasonable accommodations unless it causes undue hardship
The ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including psychiatric disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship.
Which of the following is an example of a reasonable workplace accommodation for someone with a serious mental illness?
Answer: Flexible scheduling to attend mental health appointments
Flexible scheduling to attend mental health appointments is a common and reasonable accommodation that supports employment retention without creating undue hardship.
What is the primary role of an employment specialist in a supported employment program?
Answer: Providing direct job search assistance, employer outreach, and on-the-job support
Employment specialists provide individualized job development, employer engagement, and ongoing on-the-job support tailored to each person's goals and preferences.