A three-hour training session on the essentials of the individual placement and support (IPS) approach, and the roles and responsibilities of those delivering an IPS service.
Description
Download the flyer An introduction to the IPS approach
This introductory workshop will help you build your knowledge of IPS through exploring the eight practice principles, understanding fidelity and evidence-based practice, and the relevance of IPS in Aotearoa.
The training is ideal for:
- anyone supporting people with mental health and addiction challenges into employment
- employment support practitioners
- health professionals
- peer and family organisations
- Work and Income case managers
- policy professionals, funders and leadership teams.
Learning objectives
The learning objectives include:
- exploring the eight principles underpinning the approach
- awareness of the research evidence
- importance of the fidelity scale
- understanding your role and responsibilities when delivering an IPS service.
It made me understand how IPS works with employment support – that if we follow through with the principles, we’ll get the right outcomes and provide greater service for people.
