TEAM LEADER

Apis Services Inc•New Orleans, LA

8d•$0 - $35

About The Position

Resources for Human Development (RHD), part of the Inperium family of companies, is seeking an IPS Team Lead for its Louisiana ACT Program. The program provides comprehensive, community-based behavioral health services to people living with serious and persistent mental illness. Using a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) approach and IPS Supported Employment, it supports recovery, stability, independence, housing success, community integration, and competitive employment aligned with participants’ goals, interests, and strengths. The IPS Team Lead provides leadership and oversight for the IPS Supported Employment program, maintains fidelity to the IPS model, and supports employment specialists through supervision, mentorship, training, field coaching, and quality improvement. The role also includes data collection and analysis, outcome reporting, collaboration with ACT teams and community partners, and direct service delivery to a small caseload of approximately two to three participants. The position is part-time, pays $35.00 per hour, and includes community-based work, meetings, supervision, and field mentoring. Travel may be required throughout the service area. Employment is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience working in behavioral health, rehabilitation, human services, or a related field.
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Ability to provide supervision, coaching, and training.
Ability to analyze data and prepare reports.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or a related field.
Previous experience in the mental health field.
Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
Experience with IPS Supported Employment or vocational rehabilitation services.
Knowledge of recovery-oriented and evidence-based behavioral health practices.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight for the IPS Supported Employment program and ensure services meet IPS fidelity standards.
Monitor program performance, employment outcomes, service quality, and adherence to evidence-based practices.
Support implementation and sustainability of IPS services and assist Program Directors in maintaining high-quality services.
Participate in program planning and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Train, mentor, and evaluate Employment Specialists.
Conduct weekly group supervision and individual supervision for Employment Specialists at least monthly.
Help staff establish professional development goals and support their growth through coaching, feedback, and skills development.
Conduct field mentoring through direct observation and side-by-side coaching.
Assist with annual IPS fidelity reviews and preparation activities; help develop fidelity action plans and monitor their implementation.
Collect participant and staff performance data, analyze service outcomes and employment results, prepare monthly reports for Program Directors, and identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Attend ACT team meetings, promote integrated services, and serve as a liaison to ACT Team Leads.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams and maintain relationships with community employers and vocational resources.
Meet regularly with Vocational Rehabilitation partners to coordinate services and participate in steering committee and implementation meetings.
Maintain a caseload of approximately two to three participants and provide direct IPS Supported Employment services.
Assist participants with employment planning, job development, job retention, and career goals.