Job Support Plan

The Job Support Plan is a collaborative IPS retention-support tool for practitioners helping a person who has obtained employment or is about to start work. It helps define support tied to the actual job, workplace demands, preferences, risks to retention, and support needs.

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Tool guide

Learn more about this tool

Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.

When It Is Used

Use it before or after job start when ongoing support needs should be tied to the actual job and workplace.

What It Captures

The plan captures job context, workplace demands, support preferences, needs or risks, and support responses.

Repeat Use

The active plan can be updated as workplace demands, preferences, or support needs change, while meaningful history is preserved.

Does the Job Support Plan predict retention risk?

No. It records risks or needs identified by the practitioner and person and maps them to support responses.

Can the person choose limited practitioner involvement?

Yes. The plan should reflect the person’s preferences about practitioner involvement and workplace support.

Is workplace sharing automatic?

No. Workplace sharing is not a default product behavior unless separately decided as part of the support approach.