Monday, October 7, 2024
10/7/2024
The Workplace in Recovery (WIR) program will provide workforce development, support, training services and recovery-based substance use and mental health services to 350 persons with substance use disorder or co-occurring conditions (SUD/CoC) in 5 North Carolina counties. The WIR Team will implement a three-level model that includes (1) resource and support, (2) service delivery and training, and (3) collective impact focused sustainability planning. The WIR will use comprehensive support of employees and employers to maximize retention and to integrate recovery services and supports. Persons served will be 16-years of age or older, have a SUD/CoC, and will be assessed using multiple tools and processes to ensure goodness of fit between recovery services, employment services and employers. The WIR program will synthesize several evidence-based practices including Individual Placement and Support- Supported Employment (IPS), Strengths-Based Case Management (SBCM), Results-Based Accountability/Collective Impact (RBA-CI), that will further embed the RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) framework, Social Marketing and Motivational Interviewing. The WIR model will be the "one-stop shop" that will organize and support activities to meet the proposed goals and objectives. Goals include: (1) Partners and United Way will strengthen collaboration among employers and key stakeholders to increase treatment, recovery and workforce support and opportunities for individuals with SUD/CoC. Objectives are to develop a network of recovery friendly employers, integrating needed services including EAP services; increase workforce capacity through integrating experience and ability of multiple stakeholders; develop a Workforce Playbook; and improve retention. (2) Provide treatment and workforce support to those with SUD/CoC to increase and maintain employment of recovering individuals in the five counties selected in PBHM catchment area. Objectives are to increase employment of individuals with SUD/CoC; expand access to IPS; reduce stigma; and serving whole person health through addressing behavioral/recovery, physical and social health issues, including trauma. (3) Develop a sustainable infrastructure to continue job growth, resource development, retention, early detection of obstacles, and satisfaction for employers and employees. Objectives are to assess community needs via a Collective Impact Readiness Assessment: implement the RBA-CI model via the Advisory Council, reduce SDOH levels; and to use a data-driven process via integrating the Clear Impact software system to track performance measures, and from the start identifying and addressing obstacles to ensure sustainability post grant funding.
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