April 12, 2018 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Cont’d. Workshop 303 Supported Employment in the 21st Century: Understanding the Ethical, Moral, and Professional Boundaries in Today's Society. Michael Swann, PACT Session Description: Supported employment is often thought of as something which can only be done at the behest of the case manager or counselor who works with the client. It calls for eight things to happen. These include the following: focus on competitive employment, eligibility based on client choice, integration of rehabilitation and mental health services, attention to client preferences, personalized benefits counseling, rapid job search, systematic job development, and time-unlimited and individualized support. In order to properly apply these IPS supported employment principals to regular, everyday practice, one must be able to analyze and understand the modern issues associated with these principals. This presentation covers the multidisciplinary facets of modern supported employment, and how technology can improve or detract from the goal of finding adequate employment for clients. Topics covered include client's perception of the eight IPS principles as they relate to technology, case management and the effort given to even the playing field for clients, and what the future holds for technology and it's use in achieving client employment goals. The five core responsibilities of evidence-based supported employment will also be analyzed in this presentation.
Workshop 304 Allowing Choices: Serving Transgender Clients Using Housing First Principles Sydny Watson, Ryan Yanke, Colorado State University–Pueblo, Session Description: Transgender individuals encounter numerous systemic barriers when accessing housing, employment and healthcare. Despite this, many will avoid seeking services due to fear of discrimination from the providers themselves. Through educational development, best practice suggestions, and practical skill-building, this session will explore how to help bridge the gap in care for this highly vulnerable population. Practitioners will review supportive strategies to effectively meet the complex needs of transgender individuals when accessing homeless and housing services.