Employment & Education Specialist - IPS/CSC

Mental Health Cooperative; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Calm App for mental health

Job summary

Mental Health Cooperative in Nashville, TN seeks a Supported Employment and Education Specialist (FEPI) to develop and link employment and educational opportunities for Consumers. You will work within CSC and IPS frameworks to support vocational goals and coordinate with schools and employers.

The role emphasizes building relationships, documenting progress, and guiding Consumers through job applications and interviews, with a team-driven, recovery-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s from an accredited college or university in education, social work, human resources, healthcare, or disability related field of study.
• High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience in education, social work, human resources, healthcare, or disability related field of study.

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish relationships and gain transitional and supported employment positions with agencies.
• Provide Consumer care within the Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) model.
• Provide Consumer care within the Individualized Placement Support (IPS) model.
• Assist team members in identifying Consumers’ individual education and employment goals.
• Accompany Consumers to school meetings, job interviews, and related meetings with C’s vocational/educational goals.
• Track data and statistics unique to supported employment.
• Ensure timely and appropriate documentation as required by the Agency.

Skills

Team oriented

Recovery focused

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Time management

Engagement

Flexibility

Solution oriented

Professional

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s from an accredited college or university in education, social work, human resources, healthcare, or disability related field of study.

High school diploma or GED and two years of related experience.

Job description

Mental Health Cooperative in Nashville, TN seeks a Supported Employment and Education Specialist (FEPI) to develop and link employment and educational opportunities for Consumers. You will work within CSC and IPS frameworks to support vocational goals and coordinate with schools and employers.

The role emphasizes building relationships, documenting progress, and guiding Consumers through job applications and interviews, with a team-driven, recovery-focused approach.