IPS Employment Specialist

The Jewish Board; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks an IPS Employment Specialist to support clients in securing employment opportunities. This role involves developing community relationships and providing vital employment services to participants, particularly focused on individuals with mental illness, ensuring inclusivity and support. The specialist will engage actively in job matching and facilitate sustained employment, requiring strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to advocacy.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• 6 months personal or professional experience in human services.
• Ability to travel independently or with reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vocational assessments and assist participants in job development.
• Provide individualized follow-along services to sustain employment.
• Build relationships with community employers to enhance job opportunities.

Skills

Job Development

Networking

Client Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Office

Job description

The IPS Employment Specialist supports clients enrolled in the Adult ACT programs to secure supported employment opportunities within the communities of their choosing. The IPS Employment Specialist is utilized to implement the evidence based practice of Individual Placement and Support (IPS). The coordinator is responsible for building strong community relationships with potential employers in the community to link our clients to the supports needed to achieve their goal of employment.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (List the functions that are essential to achieve the goals):

• Responsible for program development and quality improvement efforts.
• Communicate and educate participants, families, colleagues and community partners about the principles and procedures of supported employment. Have awareness of benefits advisement.
• Conduct initial and ongoing vocational assessments, identifying participant interests, strengths, skills, abilities, and unique set of challenges towards the goal of matching them with jobs.
• Assist participants in job development, job match, networking and job search activities directed toward positions that are consistent with their needs and interests
• Help participants obtain competitive employment in integrated job settings
• Provide individualized follow along services in the community to assist participants in sustaining employment
• 65% of time will be spent in the community. Develop jobs in the community; reach out to and engage potential employers
• Provide education and support to employer, as agreed upon by the participant, which may include negotiating job accommodations and follow along contact with the employer
• Provide services to participants individually.
• Provide outreach services as necessary to participants when they appear to disengage from services
• Collaborate with the ACT service delivery team to coordinate and integrate vocational services into recovery and rehabilitation services
• Complete all necessary paperwork in My Avatar, NYESS and all other required systems
• Track and analyze supported employment outcomes
• Participate in external and inter-agency initiatives and programs
• Provide reports and documentation as required by JB and external regulatory agencies
• Complete internal and external trainings as required. Participate in daily team meetings and supervision.
• 65% of time spent in the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED (List all that is required to achieve this position):

• A High School Diploma or equivalent (GED or TASC)
• 6 months personal or professional experience in human services
• Able to travel independently or with reasonable accommodation

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE :

• General knowledge in job development, job marketing and job securing is strongly desired.
• Experience working with adults living with mental illness is preferred.
• Basic understanding of benefits and entitlements.
• Basic understanding of work incentive programs.

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED :

• Experience working with electronic medical records
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); comfortable and proficient using audio video platforms (Teams)

VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY:

• Able to readdata and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and Electronic Health Records in printed form and on computer screens.
• Able to input data into the Electronic Health Record.
• Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to speak clearly and hear the spoken word well.
• Regularly required to physically operate routine office equipment such as telephones, computers, etc.
• Regularly required to utilize near vision ability and to read data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and Electronic Health Records in printed form and on computer screens.
• Regularly required to travel to various locations to meet with clients

We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.