IPS: Publications
The following publications are designed to be used by professionals using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of supported employment.
Clinical documentation worksheet
This worksheet explores the language and format of documentation used in IPS. It includes a brief description of documentation required at different stages of IPS services. It is for use by IPS employment specialists.
Exploring strengths worksheet
This worksheet explores heart skills, head skills, and action skills a job seeker sees in themselves and develops a plan for employer contact based on the skills identified. It for use in collaboration with a job seeker.
Goal exploration worksheet
This worksheet guides a conversation with a job seeker to identify, explore, and plan for change. It is to be used in collaboration with a job seeker and may be shared with team members when developing plans.
Practice principles guide
This guide describes the eight practice principles of the IPS supported employment model. It is for use when describing the IPS model to participants, families, and team members.
Three cups of tea worksheet
This worksheet guides an employment specialist as they develop relationships with employers based on conversations with a job seeker including developing an introductory statement. It is for use in collaboration with the job seeker to plan conversations with potential employers.
Fidelity chart review worksheet
This worksheet is for employment specialists and their supervisors to track dates and information important to IPS fidelity. It is also used by IPS fidelity reviewers during the chart review portion of the IPS fidelity review to collect and verify information.
IPS supported employment fidelity chart review worksheet (PDF)
