IPS Supported Employment Specialist

Work can be an essential step on the path to recovery.

Our Agency is seeking a fully engaged person who can craft attention-grabbing resumes, coach individuals in preparation for an interview, teach and reinforce the basic skills of getting and keeping a job, and much more.

Supported Employment Specialist collaborates closely with the Supported Employment Supervisor to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining competitive, meaningful employment aligned with their individual vocational goals.

This role involves developing personalized employment plans and interventions in partnership with the client and a multidisciplinary treatment team.

As a community-based position, the Career Coach actively engages with local businesses to educate employers about the program, build strong community relationships, and identify inclusive employment opportunities that support client success.

What is Supported Employment? Supported Employment (SE) is a recovery-oriented and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) that helps people with mental illnesses find and keep meaningful jobs in the community.

Jobs exist in the open labor market, pay at least minimum wage, and are in work settings that include people who are not disabled.

SE for people with mental illnesses can be referred to as Individual Placement & Support (IPS).

"Every person with a serious mental illness is capable of working competitively"(SAMSHA).

What is an Evidenced-Based Practice Program? SE is an Evidenced-Based Practice, meaning it is a treatment that has been researched and found to have effective outcomes.

Basic Position Requirements: Assist clients in identifying vocational goals and obtaining information about their benefits.Provide individualized follow-along supports, job development services and other services as identified as part of the Supported Employment model.Assists team members in thinking about employment for clients who have not been referred for supported employment servicesProvides education and support to employers.Maintains accurate and timely documentation in accordance with all applicable Agency and state policies and guidelinesParticipates in team and staff meetings and collaborates individually with treatment team members to ensure the integration of vocational services with mental health treatment.