Oregon Supported Oregon Supported Employment Center for Employment Center for

Excellence Excellence (OSECE)(OSECE)

This presentation was sponsored by the Oregon Competitive Employment This presentation was sponsored by the Oregon Competitive Employment Project, which is part of the Oregon State Department of Human Services, Project, which is part of the Oregon State Department of Human Services,

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Addictions and Mental Health . Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Addictions and Mental Health . The project is partially funded through a Medicaid Infrastructure Grant from the The project is partially funded through a Medicaid Infrastructure Grant from the

U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CFDA # 93.768).U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CFDA # 93.768).

OSECE PartnersOSECE Partners

Addictions and Mental HealthVocational RehabilitationDartmouth CollegePortland State UniversityCommunity Mental Health ProvidersEASAPeer GroupsNAMI

OSECEOSECE

• Provides technical assistance to SE providers

• Conducts fidelity (quality control) reviews

• Collects and shares data

• Advocates for providers at state level

• Coordinates SE success stories with media

J&J Dartmouth collaborationJ&J Dartmouth collaboration

IPS Supported EmploymentIPS Supported Employment

• Eligibility is based on consumer choice.• Supported employment is integrated with

treatment.• Competitive Employment is the goal.• Personalized benefits planning is provided.• Job search starts soon after a consumer

expresses interest in working.• Follow along supports are continuous.• Consumer preferences are important.

Evidence Based PracticeEvidence Based Practice

• Program models validated by rigorous research

• Has guidelines describing the critical components

• Has a treatment manual (instruction book)

• Has a fidelity scale (quality measurement)

• Has been successfully implemented in a wide range of settings

Positive Outcomes from Positive Outcomes from Competitive WorkCompetitive Work

• Better control of psychiatric symptoms

• Higher self-esteem

• More satisfaction with finances and with leisure

2008-2011 Oregon2008-2011 OregonOverviewOverview

● 2305 clients served MH supported employment

● Supported employment was available to people with and without Medicaid

● 20 providers across state offer service

● Average age of client served….41 years

● 1183 job placements and 361 have graduated

OUTCOMES

Quarter Number Served

Number Working

New jobs

New Referrals

Left SE employed

Unemployment Rate Statewide

Q-1 2008 537 211 (39%) 71 159 20 5.7% Q-2 2008 646 255 (39%) 96 196 14 5.5% Q-3 2008 748 283 (38%) 125 207 23 6.4% Q-4 2008 757 306 (39%) 98 147 26 9.0% Q-1 2009 735 297 (40%) 84 91 22 12.1% Q-2 2009 673 288 (43%) 92 105 25 12.2% Q-3 2009 670 268 (40%) 98 151 26 11.5% Q-4 2009 665 273 (41%) 99 137 36 11.0% Q-1 2010 648 247 (38%) 80 170 31 10.6% Q-2 2010 711 281 (40%) 101 162 31 10.6% Q-3 2010 685 278(41%) 82 131 28 11.0% Q-4 2010 671 257(38%) 71 118 40 10.6% Q-1 2011 674 251(37%) 86 153 39 10.0%

Totals Where

Applicable

1183 1927 361

Oregon IPS supported employment Oregon IPS supported employment highlights 2008-2011highlights 2008-2011

• Won Dartmouth Award

• Steadily improved outcomes despite high unemployment rates

• Outreach to peer groups across state

• Development of access to funding

• 16 out of 20 sites reached fidelity benchmark established by state

Hopes for 2011-2013Hopes for 2011-2013

• Expand supported employment • Develop further relationships with peers• Serve more youth• Include more families• Complete a cost analysis research study• Improve employment percentages• Develop supported education• Get a huge grant

Contact informationContact information

• Crystal McMahon

• 541-472-5852

• 541-621-8875 cell

• cmcmahon@optionsonline.org