Providers and Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE)
Learn more about how each our of SE+ Pilot Sites committed to supporting CIE—and how that commitment helped their participants find jobs in the community and out of sheltered workshops.
SE+ and Our Pilot Sites
Five pilot sites participated in Supported Employment+ (SE+). Their shared goal was to:
Increase the number of people working in the community
Reduce the time people spend in sheltered workshops
Customized Approaches
The pilot sites all took different approaches. Each location received the same basic training and technical assistance to start. Then, they each received personalized training for their specific site.
Each pilot site committed to supporting CIE. Employment staff were trained to help participants find CIE, but so were other staff members working with SE+ participants—like residential staff, workshop staff, and case managers. That way, all staff understood and could support participant’s employment goals.
That investment led to real results and real job growth!
315
Participants Enrolled in Vocational Rehabilitation
Key Outcomes
115
Participants Who Found Competitive Integrated Employment
$11.93
Average Starting Salary for Participant’s Jobs
“SE+ has helped shift the conversation from whether someone can work to what supports they need to be successful”
Hear from Our Pilot Sites
“Even if the people in the workshop haven't yet started with CIE, they are much more aware of the availability of it and what it means”
“We promote CIE by making employment part of everyday conversations with staff, participants, and families. We share success stories, celebrate employment milestones, and allow clients to share their work experiences through job clubs and promotional flyers.”
“I believe overall the attitude has improved. More information and seeing people be successful has made a big difference.”
“We have seen an increase in referrals, an increase in the number of individuals pursuing employment, and an increase in successful job placements. Overall, the shift has helped create more individualized pathways for people to choose employment, retirement, or meaningful day services based on their personal goals and preferences.”
Have Questions about Working?
These resources can help answer your questions about how working more can affect your specific benefits.
Indiana Works
Indiana Works is part of a federal program that answers questions on benefits and work. They have trained Incentive Coordinators ready to help you with your questions.
Phone: 1-855-641-8382
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community (IIDC)
The IIDC has information about benefits and programs that support young adults, students, and adults interested in working more. Their fact sheets explain some of the Social Security Administration's work incentive programs. They also have links to other resources for housing, health care, and savings.