From Research to Practice: Developing a Supported Employment Fidelity Scale

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This project combines research evidence and stakeholder perspectives to develop a fidelity scale to improve the quality of supported employment services and employment outcomes.

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Stage

Purpose / Outcome

 

Literature 

Review

Identified evidence-based supported employment practices

 

Stakeholder Focus Groups

Gathered perspectives from employment specialists, VR counselors, and people with IDD

 

Theme Synthesis

Combined evidence into core quality indicators

 

Fidelity Scale Development

Created a comprehensive supported employment fidelity scale

 

Pilot Testing

Will refine items based on field testing and stakeholder feedback

 

Psychometric Validation

Will evaluate reliability and validity

 

Improved SE Quality

Will help agencies implement high-fidelity supported employment

 

Improved Employment Outcomes

Will support better wages, hours, retention, advancement, etc.