Community-Based IPS Supported Employment Specialist

Centennial Mental Health Center Inc.; Fort Morgan (CO); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Centennial Mental Health Center Inc. is seeking an IPS Supported Employment Specialist to assist disabled adults with community job development, placement, and post-employment follow-up.

You will engage clients, explain benefits, and help plan long-term vocational goals within a collaborative mental health framework. The role emphasizes conducting job development, maintaining employer contacts, and delivering individualized employment plans while coordinating with DVR and maintaining clinical

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Rehabilitation Services, Rehabilitation Counseling, special education, or a closely related field.
• CARF accreditation in Community Employment Services; or RSAS accreditation.
• Nationally recognized supported employment training certificate or certification.
• One year or more of full-time work experience providing satisfactory job placement services.

Responsabilidades

• Engage clients and establish trust to pursue competitive employment in community settings.
• Assist clients in understanding how employment affects benefits like SSI or Medicaid.
• Help clients set long-term employment or education goals and assess work history, strengths, and interests.
• Conduct job development and search activities aligned with IPS Supported Employment.
• Maintain a workload and conduct employer contacts to learn about business needs.
• Provide follow-along supports and develop individualized employment plans with input from the mental health team.
• Prepare timely reports and coordinate with DVR to determine eligibility for employment.

Conocimientos

Employment services experience

Knowledge of benefits (SSI/Medicaid)

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Travel ability

Educación

Bachelor's degree or higher in Rehabilitation Services or related field

CARF accreditation in Community Employment Services

RSAS accreditation

Nationally recognized employment training certificate

One year+ full-time job placement experience

Descripción del empleo

Centennial Mental Health Center Inc. is seeking an IPS Supported Employment Specialist to assist disabled adults with community job development, placement, and post-employment follow-up.

You will engage clients, explain benefits, and help plan long-term vocational goals within a collaborative mental health framework. The role emphasizes conducting job development, maintaining employer contacts, and delivering individualized employment plans while coordinating with DVR and maintaining clinical