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Competitive employment training for mentally retarded adults: the supported work model
American Journal of Mental Deficiency
|May 1, 1982
Summary
A supported work model helps individuals with intellectual disabilities find competitive jobs. Key predictors for successful job placement include work behavior, job skills, and meeting job requirements.
Area of Science:
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Disability Studies
- Applied Psychology
Background:
- The supported work model was piloted in 1979 to train individuals with intellectual disabilities for competitive employment.
- Initial pilot program achieved a 50 percent placement rate.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify predictors of successful competitive employment placement within the supported work model.
- To analyze the efficacy of the supported work model from a work adjustment perspective.
Main Methods:
- Empirical analysis was conducted to investigate placement predictors.
- The study utilized the theory of work adjustment as a framework.
Main Results:
- Participant work behavior and job skills emerged as significant predictors of placement.
- The ability to meet job requirements was identified as a crucial factor for competitive employment.
- Employment reinforcements also played a role in predicting successful placement.
Conclusions:
- Work behavior, job skills, and adaptability are vital for competitive employment in supported work programs.
- The theory of work adjustment provides a useful lens for understanding vocational success for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- Findings can inform the refinement of supported work models to enhance job placement outcomes.