We believe that programs providing employment supports are a valuable resource for people with severe mental illness seeking competitive employment. The Supported Employment program provides assistance such as job coaches, transportation, assistive technology, specialized job training, and individually tailored supervision to people with the most severe disabilities for whom competitive employment has not traditionally occurred.
Basic Components
This program operates within a framework that includes the following basic components:
- Paid employment
- Integrated work sites
- Ongoing support
- Long-term follow along & extended services
Expected Outcomes
The GUES Supported Employment program aims to achieve the following outcomes for consumers:
- The opportunity to earn equitable wages and other employment-related benefits
- Development of new skills
- Increased community participation
- Enhanced self-esteem
- Greater consumer empowerment
- Overall improvement of quality of life
In addition to developing jobs for people with the most significant disabilities, another intended outcome is to provide a qualified labor source for the business sector.