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Supports for Adults Employment and Community Inclusion Supports
Employment and community inclusion supports are available for individuals receiving comprehensive or support services. The overall purpose is to provide services based upon individual need and choice that promote opportunities for productivity, integration and independence. The Employment Outcome System is used to measure achievement in these areas. Oregon Department of Human Services recognizes supported employment as the desired method for employment. Information and resources to help achieve supported employment are identified. General Description of Supports Away From Home Employment and Community Inclusion are two measures or the quality of life of adults with developmental disabilities. Adults with disabilities want to be seen as valuable, productive and active members of their community. Individuals in comprehensive 24-hour service or support services for adults have the opportunity for paid work and or involvement in social or other activities in settings away from home. Transportation may be included as part of the package of these services or planned for separately.Employment may occur in sheltered or community settings.
Community Inclusion activities address opportunities away from home to learn and use skills that promote participation and integration in settings with friends, neighbors, and others. Provider organizations may call programs or services related to community inclusion, “ATE” or Alternatives to Employment. A full life can include both employment and community inclusion. An individual may receive support to achieve both work and integration. The balance between employment and inclusion will be identified within the Individual Support Plan (ISP). If the focus of the annual plan is on achieving supported employment, the individual and team may recommend a person centered plan specifically focusing on employment. Back to top Provider Certification and Qualifications
When serving individuals in 24-hour comprehensive services Providers of employment or alternatives to employment must be certified by the Department of Human Services, Seniors and People with Disabilities under Chapter 411-345.A Community Developmental Disabilities Program contracts with certified programs for support to designated individuals. When serving individuals in support services New Provider organizations must be certified by the Department of Human Services, Seniors and Persons with Disabilities under the Support Services for Adults rule Chapter 411-340-0170. Supported employment is a service that assists an individual with significant disabilities to choose, get, learn and keep a paid job/career in an integrated community work setting. Read success stories and learn more...
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