1.1 Contractor shall operate a Countywide Supported Employment program and will facilitate access to an array of job opportunities to help adults and Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) with qualifying behavioral health diagnosis obtain competitive employment utilizing a comprehensive approach that is communitybased, client and family-driven, and culturally competent. The program shall use the Supported Employment Individualized Placement and Support Model (IPS) to assist active job seekers with their job search and placement. 1.2 Contractor shall provide supported employment services with a rehabilitation and recovery focus to adults who meet eligibility criteria. Biopsychosocial rehabilitation (BPSR) principles, as described below, shall be evident and operationalized in Contractor’s policies, program design, and practice. All services shall be provided in accordance with County Behavioral Health Services policy in the areas of dual diagnosis/cooccurring disorders (COD), youth transition, older adults and cultural competence.
