Resources
Explore our resource library to find advice, guides, tools, and templates that will help you as you participate in the SE+ pilot.
Guides and
Best Practices
These guides provide research-backed approaches to everything from facilitating productive conversations to supporting your entire employment services program.
Learn more from the following groups:
American Psychological Association
Institute for Community Inclusion
State Employment Leadership Network
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center
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This chapter from the APA Handbook of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Vol. 2 identifies and describes evidence-based best practices to support competitive integrated employment (CIE) for individuals with disabilities. It also discusses the importance of partnering with employers to increase CIE opportunities.
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This handout from the Institute for Community Inclusion provides a process to help ensure individuals make an informed choice about employment. It explains how to help clients make choices that reflect their own desires and preferences.
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Successful case managers and other program staff guide conversations that help people explore their own skills and interests. This resource from the State Employment Leadership Network offers a conversational pathway to help people process information, draw their own conclusions, and make their own decisions.
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While all providers are different, high-quality supported employment services share a consistent set of features. This guide from the Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center (WINTAC) describes the five features of effective employment services and explains how you can implement them as well.
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These fact sheets from the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community include information on state and federal work incentive programs for people with disabilities. They’re helpful for anyone who is working, training for a career, or looking for a job.
Discussing SE+ with jobseekers or their families?
Use this handout and the tips below to help guide the conversation.
These resources can help you hire key employees for your pilot site.
The Site Lead Job Description provides an overview of the SE+ program, the responsibilities of a Site Lead, and the qualifications a candidate will need to succeed in the position.
The SE+ Employee Flyer includes some general information on SE+ and why potential employees would want to join.
Hiring for Your Site?
Helpful Tools & Templates
The right tools will make it easier for you engage people, track their progress, and maintain quality across all your services. Browse the tools and templates below to find the one you need.
Fidelity Review Schedule
Consistent fidelity reviews will help ensure you’re implementing the supported employment model effectively. This sample schedule can help you plan and run your fidelity review efficiently.
Comms and Outreach Guide
A good communications and outreach plan will help you promote your program. Learn to identify your audience, pick the most effective channels, and craft message strategies to reach them.
SE+ Tracking Template
With comprehensive records, you can help individuals get timely services when they need them most. This template includes all the key dates and important details you should track.