IPS Employment Specialist

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

This position is a member of the Individual Placement and Support Supported Employment (IPS-SE) program within the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. IPS-SE is a community-based service that helps individuals with serious mental illness find and maintain competitive employment in the community as an essential component of recovery. The program works closely with behavioral health service providers and the Department of Employment and Independence for Persons with Disabilities (EIPD, formerly Vocational Rehabilitation).

The IPS Employment Specialist provides direct services to program participants, including information and encouragement related to employment, assessment of employment and educational histories and goals, person-centered employment planning, employer relationship development, job-search assistance, and ongoing support after participants obtain employment. The role also participates in team and partner meetings, completes required service documentation, and may assist with outcomes tracking and reporting.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Provide information about employment and employment supports to encourage participants to pursue vocational goals.
• Gather information about participants’ employment and educational histories, goals, and preferences to develop person-centered employment plans.
• Connect with potential community employers and develop relationships to understand hiring needs and create opportunities for participants.
• Assist participants in exploring employment opportunities that match their preferences and goals.
• Provide ongoing support after participants secure employment to promote job success and progress toward personal goals.
• Participate in weekly IPS-SE team meetings, treatment team meetings with behavioral health partners, and regular meetings with EIPD.
• Complete required service documentation in a timely manner.
• May assist with program outcomes tracking and reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed