Community-Based IPS Supported Employment Specialist

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA) currently seeks a Supported Employment Specialist to help clients set employment goals and navigate vocational rehabilitation using the IPS fidelity model.

The role requires extensive community presence, including client residences and local workplaces, to foster meaningful, competitive employment outcomes. The position emphasizes collaborative planning with clinicians and providers, assisting clients with benefits impact

Responsibilities

• Engage clients in establishing trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community settings.
• Must adhere to all aspects of the IPS fidelity model.
• Assist clients in learning how benefits will be affected by earned income.
• Help client’s think about long-term employment goals, work history, strengths, justice involvement, and other factors that are related to and may affect vocational goals.
• Complete career profile for each client and assist client with updating the profile as new experiences occur.
• Develop individual employment plans with clients that incorporates information from the client’s employment goals. Collaborate with clinicians and other providers regarding information that may be included in this plan and will be coordinated with comprehensive plan of care.
• Support clients in connecting to, engaging with, and following through with employment opportunities.
• Provide outreach services to potential employers, educators, community partners, and other networking contacts to promote positive community connections.
• Work as a liaison between client and potential employer to assist with orientation, training, and engagement.

Job description

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA) currently seeks a Supported Employment Specialist to help clients set employment goals and navigate vocational rehabilitation using the IPS fidelity model.

The role requires extensive community presence, including client residences and local workplaces, to foster meaningful, competitive employment outcomes. The position emphasizes collaborative planning with clinicians and providers, assisting clients with benefits impact