The effect of motivation on job search and work outcomes and the demand for supported employment services

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Finch ◽  
Betsy Nofziger ◽  
Phyllis C. Panzanno ◽  
Beverly Seffrin ◽  
Natascha Weaver ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Search ◽  
Supported Employment ◽  
Work Outcomes ◽  
Employment Services

Experiences of workers with disabilities receiving supported employment services in Greece

2019 ◽  
pp. 174462951987117
Author(s):  
Anastasia Vlachou ◽  
Olga Roka ◽  
Panayiota Stavroussi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Job Search ◽  
Supported Employment ◽  
Economic Recession ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Adaptation Period ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Employment Services ◽  
Mental Health Conditions ◽  
Job Opportunities

People with disabilities (PwDs) are under-represented in the workforce, especially during times of economic recession. Supported employment is recognized as an effective practice for promoting work inclusion of PwDs, including people with intellectual disabilities (IDs). This study aimed at exploring the experiences of workers with ID or mental health conditions who received supported employment services in Greece. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine workers with ID and five with mental health conditions. The thematic analysis revealed that emotional pressure was experienced by the participants with mental health conditions and those with ID during the job search and the adaptation period, respectively. On-the-job training was available for the participants with ID and assistance in finding suitable job opportunities was given to those with mental health conditions. All participants highlighted the importance of maintaining employment. The findings can inform efforts on developing employment services targeting social and work inclusion for PwDs.

scholarly journals Program Evaluation of a Community Organization Offering Supported Employment Services for Adults with Autism

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valérie Martin ◽  
Marc Lanovaz
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Job Search ◽  
Supported Employment ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Community Organization ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Adults With Autism ◽  
Employment Services ◽  
Mental Health Issues

Background: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have an employment rate well below the general population. One potential solution to address this issue is the implementation of supported employment services. The purpose of our study was to evaluate a Canadian community supported employment program designed for individuals with ASD without an intellectual disability. Method: Thirty-seven individuals with ASD, who were receiving services from a local community agency (Action Main d’Oeuvre) providing supported employment services, participated in the study. The research team monitored the characteristics of the participants, the services rendered, and outcomes measures related to employment.Results: Despite high levels of comorbid mental health issues, our results indicated that 62.1% of individuals obtained paid employment within 12 months. Furthermore, participants with post-secondary education found jobs related to their degree or requiring specialized skills. Maintaining employment was a greater challenge and continuing support may be required. Conclusions: The study suggests that the employment services may have supported the participants in finding a job. However, collaboration is essential to address mental health issues in job seekers with ASD, which appeared to hinder job search and maintenance.

Stress, coping and the job search process: the experience of people with psychiatric disabilities in supported employment

Work ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-162
Author(s):  
Terry Krupa ◽  
Majka Lagarde ◽  
Karin Carmichael ◽  
Bruce Hougham ◽  
Herb Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Job Search ◽  
Supported Employment ◽  
Psychiatric Disabilities ◽  
Search Process ◽  
Stress Coping

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Supported Employment, and Outcomes in People with Severe Mental Illness

CNS Spectrums ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 913-925 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim T. Mueser ◽  
Susan M. Essock ◽  
Michael Haines ◽  
Rosemarie Wolfe ◽  
Haiyi Xie
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Supported Employment ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Work Outcomes ◽  
Individual Placement And Support ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Individual Placement

AbstractObjective: To evaluate whether posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is related to outcomes in persons with severe mental illness (SMI) participating in a study of vocatinal rehabilitation programsBackground: PTSD is a common comorbid disorder in people with SMI, but it is unknown whether PTSD interferes with the ability to benefit from rehabilitation programs such as supported employment.Methods: The relationships between PTSD and symptoms, health, quality of life, and work outcomes was examined in 176 clients with SMI participating in a 2-year randomized controlled trial of three vocational rehabilitation programs: supported employment based on the Individual Placement and Support model, a psychosocial rehabilitation program based on transitional employment, and standard services.Results: The overall rate of current PTSD in the sample was 16%. Compared with clients without PTSD, clients with PTSD had more severe psychiatric symptoms, worse reported health, lower self-esteem, and lower subjective quality of life. Clients with PTSD who participated in the Individual Placement and Support model (the most effective vocational model of the three studied) also had worse employment outcomes over the 2-year study period than clients without PTSD, with lower rates of compeitive work, fewer hours worked, and fewer wages earned. Employment outcomes did not differ between clients with PTSD versus without PTSD in the other two vocational rehabilitation approaches.Conclusion: The findings suggest that PTSD may contribute to worse work outcomes in clients participating in supported employment programs. Effective treatment of these clients with PTSD may improve their ability to benefit from supported employment.

scholarly journals Job Search, Conditional Treatment and Recidivism: The Employment Services for Ex-Offenders Program Reconsidered

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Herman J Bierens ◽  
Jose R Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Job Search ◽  
San Diego ◽  
The Other ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Proportional Hazard ◽  
Employment Services ◽  
Actual Treatment ◽  
Proportional Hazard Models ◽  
Interval Censored

Abstract The objective of this paper is to re-evaluate the effect of the 1985 “Employment Services for Ex-Offenders” (ESEO) program on recidivism in San Diego, Chicago and Boston. The initial group of program participants was split randomly in a control group and a treatment group. The actual treatment (mainly being job related counseling) only takes place conditional on finding a job and not having been arrested for those selected in the treatment group. We use interval-censored proportional hazard models for job search and recidivism time, where the latter model incorporates the conditional treatment effect, depending on covariates. We find that the effect of the program depends on location and age. The ESEO program reduces the risk of recidivism only for ex-inmates over the age of 27 in San Diego and Chicago and over the age of 36 in Boston, but increases the risk of recidivism for the other ex-inmates in the treatment group.

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