EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
The Empowerment Program’s employment program includes supportive services for women who not only need assistance finding employment, but also maintaining it. This new program is called Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Employment Services.
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AS AN EMPLOYERYou gain immediate access to pre-screened job applicants, with skills and qualifications that are matched to your needs. You get additional support and on-the-job coaching for employees who may need it.
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AS A JOB SEEKERYou get personal assistance with identifying your strengths and work interests; writing your resume; preparing for interviews; filling out online applications; and coaching on the job. You receive guidance from professional counselors, so you can work without losing important benefits, such as Social Security or Medicaid. You have someone to advocate for you during your job search. ... all based on your specific needs, with as much or as little help as you want!
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IPS Supported Employment WORKS!
The IPS model of supported employment is one of many types of vocational programs for people with barriers to employment – and it’s the most successful one. Research shows that this approach is three times more successful than other programs in helping people gain competitive employment. It really works!
- Employment specialists help job seekers look for competitive employment: jobs in the community paying at least minimum wage and not specified for people with disabilities.
- Services are integrated with treatment teams to provide job seekers with collaborative, professional support.
- Employment specialists help job seekers look for employment quickly, rather than providing lengthy assessments or counseling.
- Employment specialists develop an employer network and relationships based on job seekers’ interests.
- Professional counselors provide job seekers with information about how employment may affect their government benefits.
- Job seekers get personalized support for as long as they want it after obtaining employment
Should I participate in the IPS Program?
Enrollment
IPS is open to women who wish to find employment and need additional support retaining employment. Participants are not excluded from the program based on symptoms or history. However, you may be a good fit for IPS if you:
IPS is open to women who wish to find employment and need additional support retaining employment. Participants are not excluded from the program based on symptoms or history. However, you may be a good fit for IPS if you:
- Have had a sparse employment history, or have had difficulty maintaining or obtaining employment
- Have been fired or have left jobs in the past due to issues surrounding mental health, substance use, criminal history, etc.
Testimonials
"Working gets me out of the house, and gives me something to do with my brain. I am not sitting around with negative thoughts anymore. Being persistent about finding a job was a stepping stone to my ultimate goal, which is to be a lawyer. I am grateful to have supported employment to help me take these steps in my life.”
~Job Seeker
“We have hired many people from Empowerment over the years, and they have all been especially hard workers. We think of them as part of our family. Working closely with the employment specialists helps us and our employees move toward success.”
~Employer
“Before getting my job I would sit around feeling sorry for myself. I get a feeling of accomplishment working full time. I got off of public assistance, which is a huge deal in my recovery. I wanted to show my daughter that you can make a better life for yourself and not live off the government. Working makes me push myself to do the things I know I am capable of.”
~Job Seeker
~Job Seeker
“We have hired many people from Empowerment over the years, and they have all been especially hard workers. We think of them as part of our family. Working closely with the employment specialists helps us and our employees move toward success.”
~Employer
“Before getting my job I would sit around feeling sorry for myself. I get a feeling of accomplishment working full time. I got off of public assistance, which is a huge deal in my recovery. I wanted to show my daughter that you can make a better life for yourself and not live off the government. Working makes me push myself to do the things I know I am capable of.”
~Job Seeker