IPS Specialist

Vibrant Emotional Health•New York, NY

23h•$29 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

Vibrant’s Older Adult Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program focuses on helping older adults learn the skills that will help them achieve their goals, establish independence, and live meaningful lives in their communities. This program is designed and tailored specifically to the unique needs of adults over 50 years old with serious mental disorders. Our on-the-ground ACT team is mobile, multi-disciplinary, and available 24/7 to work hand-in-hand with older adults to facilitate their independence. Under the direction of the ACT Team Lead, the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Specialist is responsible for assisting clients with obtaining and maintaining employment that is consistent with their vocational goals. This role focuses on ensuring support for schooling and technical training for career advancement.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Cultural competence and sensitivity to mental health, disability, and employment challenges
Ability to conduct vocational assessments
Strong business communication and negotiation skills
Responsiveness and crisis management skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary mental health treatment teams
Proficiency in documentation, record-keeping, and use of electronic health record systems.
Ability to work independently while meeting program standards and performance measures
Bachelor’s Degree in a Mental Health Discipline or related field
1-2 years of experience with individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders
1-3 years of experience in job development and employer engagement for those in underserved communities
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Power Point

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/bicultural skills preferred

Responsibilities

Delivers individualized supported employer services for ACT clients, using the evidence-based IPS model
Engages clients in both individual and group settings to establish trust and collaborative relationships in competitive employment opportunities in the community
Assists clients in understanding how entitlements will be affected by employment
Assesses clients' vocational skills and preferences
Conducts job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the client, following the principles and procedures of IPS supported employment
Contacts employers weekly to learn about the needs of the business, describe supports offered by the program
Provides education and support to employers
Participates in weekly meetings with mental health treatment team and communicates individually with team members to coordinate and integrate vocational services with mental health treatment
Other tasks as assigned