Wisconsin VR Technical Specifications: Individual Placement and Support (IPS)

“Individualized Placement and Support (IPS) is competitive integrated employment that uses an evidence-based model of Supported Employment for consumers with the most significant disabilities (Category 1) including youth with a most significant disability who have a primary diagnosis of serious and persistent mental illness or substance use disorders. IPS services are provided in a working alliance with mental health services and DVR. To build ongoing collaboration, DVR meeting attendance and continued use of information and training from the IPS Employment Center is encouraged, including resources on implementation of the IPS model, agency guidance, fidelity reviews and recommendations, policies, and regulations to guide the service for consumers.”