IPS Services
What Is IPS?
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is a model of supported employment for people with serious mental illness. IPS supported employment helps people living with behavioral health conditions work at regular jobs of their choosing. IPS meets people where they are at and supports the idea that work can improve quality of life and reduce symptoms. Although variations of supported employment exist, IPS refers to the evidence-based practice of supported employment. Mainstream education and technical training are included as ways to advance career paths
IPS is based on 8 principles
1
Focus on Competitive Employment
Agencies providing IPS services are committed to competitive employment as an attainable goal for people with behavioral health conditions seeking employment. Mainstream education and specialized training may enhance career paths
2
Eligibility Based on Client Choice
People are not excluded on the basis of readiness, diagnoses, symptoms, substance use history, psychiatric hospitalizations, homelessness, level of disability, or legal system involvement.
3
Integration of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Services
IPS programs are closely integrated with mental health treatment teams.
4
Attention to Worker Preferences
Services are based on each person’s preferences and choices, rather than providers’ judgments.
5
Personalized Benefits Counseling
Employment specialists help people obtain personalized, understandable, and accurate information about their Social Security, Medicaid, and other government entitlements.
6
Rapid Job Search
IPS programs use a rapid job search approach to help job seekers obtain jobs directly, rather than providing lengthy pre-employment assessment, training, and counseling. If further education is part of their plan, IPS specialists assist in these activities as needed.
7
Systematic Job Development
Employment specialists systematically visit employers, who are selected based on job seeker preferences, to learn about their business needs and hiring preferences.
8
Time-Unlimited and Individualized Support
Job support is individualized and continues for as long as each worker wants and needs the support.
Please visit the IPS website below for more general info
To inquire about accessing services please reach out to:
Leslie Parker/ IPS Employment Supervisor @ Lesliep@productivemn.org
Julie Peterschick/ Project Coordinator @ Juliep@productivemn.org
Alexandria Employment
220 22nd Ave E Suite 100
PO Box 685
Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone: 320-763-4101
Brainerd Employment
1920 South 7th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
Phone: 218-270-9926
Fergus Falls Employment
1205 North Tower Road
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-1077
Phone: 218-998-5630
Little Falls Employment
1107 8th St. NW
PO Box 371
Little Falls, MN 56345
Phone: 320-632-9291
Moorhead Employment
715 11th Street North Suite 311
Moorhead, MN 56560
Phone: 218-477-1676
Fergus Falls Employment
425 4th St, SE
Perham, MN 56573
Phone: 218-346-2131
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