IPS Career Coach: Empower Meaningful Employment

Easter Seals Southeast Wi; West Allis (WI); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to provide Individual Placement Support services to adults and youth with mental health and substance use disorders. The Specialist conducts vocational assessments and helps clients find competitive employment aligned with consumer preferences.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, matching job seekers with suitable positions, and offering ongoing coaching to ensure sustainable employment in community settings, working

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in human services, social work, business management or workforce development or related field required.

Responsabilités

• Builds effective relationships with employers willing to hire adults/youth with mental health or substance use challenges.
• Completes referral, admissions, and assessment process for program participants.
• Engages clients and builds collaborative relationships toward competitive employment in community settings.
• Uses IPS models to help clients set long-term employment goals and assess work history, strengths, and preferences.
• Coordinates case management: written plans, monthly reports, notes, attendance at staffings.

Connaissances

Workforce development

Relationship building

Cultural competency

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Independent work

Disability awareness

Communication (oral/written)

Organization

Integrity

Judgment

MS Office

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s in human services

Description du poste

Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to provide Individual Placement Support services to adults and youth with mental health and substance use disorders. The Specialist conducts vocational assessments and helps clients find competitive employment aligned with consumer preferences.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, matching job seekers with suitable positions, and offering ongoing coaching to ensure sustainable employment in community settings, working