IPS Employment Specialist ACT Team

Unity House of Troy•City of Troy, NY

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a unique opportunity to assist Unity House of Troy’s vulnerable populations through meaningful, recovery-oriented employment services. The Individual Placement Support (IPS) Employment Specialist is a core member of the ACT Team and is responsible for helping individuals with serious mental illness obtain and maintain competitive employment and pursue educational goals using the evidence-based IPS model.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
At least six (6) months of personal or professional experience in human services working with individuals with severe mental illness.
Valid New York State driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel independently, with or without reasonable accommodations, throughout the community.
Ability to conduct outreach with local employers and work in community-based settings.
Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to produce reports and effectively use computer software and electronic documentation systems.
Commitment to recovery-oriented, person-centered, and trauma-informed practices.
Adherence to Unity House policies, confidentiality standards, and professional conduct expectations.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing employment services to individuals with barriers to employment preferred.

Responsibilities

Actively collaborate with the ACT Team and other Unity House programs to develop, implement, and monitor individualized employment services.
Provide direct support to participants seeking competitive employment, including resume development, completing job applications, and supporting the interview process.
Assist participants with educational services, including coordination and visits to local GED programs, vocational programs, and colleges.
Provide follow-along job coaching and ongoing support to assist individuals in maintaining employment.
Build and maintain relationships with local employers to support community-based employment opportunities.
Maintain accurate and timely case record documentation in accordance with program funding requirements and Unity House policies.
Ensure the electronic health record system is updated appropriately, including required employment-related documentation.
Participate in ACT Team meetings, service planning, and coordination of care.
Promote and model an environment of inclusion, respect, and belonging for participants and colleagues.

Benefits

13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)
56 hours of NYS Sick Leave
12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Major medical leave
Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
403b contributions after one year
Gym discounts
Tuition discounts
Cell phone discounts
50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place