IPS Employment Specialist
About The Position
The IPS Employment Specialist works directly with members to find competitive employment and exhibits a strong commitment and passion to making competitive employment an attainable goal for all members of Park Center. The Employment Specialist implements the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of supported employment, the most researched and best described model of supported employment. IPS promotes a “recovery through work” philosophy whereby members diagnosed with mental illness (and both mental illness and substance misuse) achieve competitive, integrated employment when assisted with ongoing support services. Employment Specialists receive specific IPS training and work towards partnering with up to 20 Park Center members at any given time to conduct a rapid job search and development approach with each member (instead of providing lengthy pre-employment assessment, training, and counseling). Employment specialists also provide time-unlimited and individualized support for as long as the member wants and needs the support.
Requirements
- Prefer bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in social work, sociology, vocational rehabilitation, or other related field.
- People who have lived experience of psychiatric diagnosis, addiction, homelessness, and/or trauma are encouraged to apply.
- Prefer at least one year (1) of experience in a vocational/employment program in a mental health or social service setting.
- Experience working in employment with populations with complex needs.
- Must complete the 10 weeks IPS Practitioner Course certification within the first six months of being in the position (cost paid by organization).
- Must receive certificate for Vocational Rehabilitation new hire orientation within the first six months to provide IPS employment services.
- Must complete IPS basic training to receive IPS certificate through the IPS Statewide Trainers.
- Must complete intake with new members.
- Obtain and assess medical records and review DLA for Vocational Rehabilitation purposes, diagnosis, and medications for interest assessment for the career profile.
- Eager to learn.
- Committed to customer service.
- Ability to receive constructive feedback and incorporate feedback into practices.
- Focus on project executions and team performance.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to show proof of personal automobile insurance.
- Must be insurable under Park Center's automobile insurance.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for implementing the Intentional Placement and Support (IPS) model of supported employment with high fidelity to the IPS model.
- Lives out the principle of “recovery through work” and member choice.
- Integrates IPS and other services at Park Center
- Builds and maintains relationships with IPS community stakeholders
- Other Duties
- Values cultural competence and diversity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
