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Practices differentiating high-performing from low-performing supported employment programs.

Elizabeth L Gowdy1, Linda S Carlson, Charles A Rapp

  • 1State of Kansas Department of Social Rehabilitation Services, USA.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal
|March 26, 2003
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This study identified 13 key practices differentiating successful employment programs. These strategies focus on building consumer interest, job acquisition, and job retention for competitive employment outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Employment Services
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • Competitive employment is a primary goal for many individuals with disabilities.
  • Variability exists in program effectiveness for achieving competitive employment.
  • Identifying differentiating practices is crucial for improving service delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To qualitatively explore practices distinguishing high-performing employment programs from low-performing ones.
  • To identify specific factors contributing to successful competitive employment outcomes.
  • To compare study findings with existing "best practice" definitions.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study design.
  • Comparative analysis of programs with high versus low competitive employment rates.

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  • Identification of differentiating practice factors.
  • Main Results:

    • 13 differentiating practice factors were identified.
    • Factors clustered into three core areas: building consumer interest in work, job acquisition, and job maintenance.
    • These factors provide actionable insights for program improvement.

    Conclusions:

    • Specific, identifiable practices significantly impact program success in competitive employment.
    • Findings align with and potentially refine current "best practice" standards in vocational rehabilitation.
    • Implementing these 13 factors can enhance program effectiveness and employment outcomes.