Individual Placement and Support (IPS)

What is Individual Placement and Support (IPS)?

Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is an international evidence-based program that helps people with mental illness and/or substance use disorders find and keep jobs. IPS can also assist with educational goals that will lead to employment.

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin & Metro Chicago operates IPS Services throughout Milwaukee County.

To learn more about IPS in Wisconsin, click here.
To learn more about IPS in Illinois, click here.

Principles of IPS

Every person who wants to work is eligible for IPS (zero exclusion).
Competitive jobs are the goal.
IPS services are integrated with mental health treatment.
Personalized benefit planning is provided.
The job search starts soon after a person expresses interest in working.
Employment specialists build relationships with employers based upon their clients’ work preferences.
Individual job supports are time unlimited.
Client preferences are honored.