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Advanced Person-Centred Employment Practices

Course Overview

This course provides an in-depth exploration of person-centred approaches in community services, with a focus on transforming organisational practices and enhancing the interface between employment consultants and employers. Participants will gain a solid understanding of person-centred practices and individual practice models such as Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Customised Employment and learn how to apply these principles effectively to improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities.

Course Objectives

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of person-centred practice in community services.
  • Explore the foundational principles of Carl Rogers’ approach to person-centred practice.
  • Examine organisational transformation through person-centred frameworks and strategies.
  • Enhance the role of employment consultants in engaging with employers to support person-centred employment opportunities.
  • Compare and contrast Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Customized Employment models to identify their respective strengths and applications.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  1. Define and articulate the principles of person-centred practice in the context of community services.
  2. Analyse and implement strategies for organisational transformation to become more person-centred.
  3. Engage effectively with employers to promote person-centred employment practices.
  4. Differentiate between IPS and Customized Employment models and determine appropriate applications for each.
  5. Critically evaluate current practices and suggest improvements to align with person-centred principles. 

Course Modules 

Module 1: What is Person-Centredness?

  • Section 1: Understanding Person-Centred Practice in Community Services
  • Section 2: Exploring Conceptual Validity of Person-Centred Practices
  • Section 3: Carl Rogers Explained – Foundations and Theory

Module 2: Person-Centred Organisations

  • Section 1: Reflecting on Current Practices in Community Services
  • Section 2: Transforming the Organisation – Strategies for Change
  • Section 3: Interview with Dr. Robert Schalock and Dr. Miquel Angel Verdugo – Insights on Organisational Change

Module 3: The Consultant – Employer Interface

  • Section 1: The Role of the Employment Consultant in Person-Centred Employment
  • Section 2: Understanding the Employer’s Perspective

Module 4: Individual Practice Models

  • Section 1: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model – Principles and Implementation
  • Section 2: Customized Employment Model – Creating Individualized Employment Opportunities
  • Section 3: Comparative Analysis of IPS and Customized Employment Models
  • Section 4: Discussion and Reflection on Individual Practice Models