IPS Employment Specialist

Federation of Organizations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Federation of Organizations is seeking a Full-Time IPS Employment Specialist to join the Clinical Department to utilize the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model for individuals enrolled in ACT and CORE services.

No. of Vacancies: (2 positions available - one position in Queens & one position in Suffolk County)
Reports to: Director of OMH Clinical Programs
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Remote (Field work) with occasional travel to Richmond and Medford/Babylon.
SALARY: $48,000 Annually

QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Minimum 6 months professional or personal experience in human services. Fingerprinting, criminal record check, approval from NYS Office of Mental Health, Clean NYS Driver’s License.

JOB FUNCTION:
Utilize the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model for individuals enrolled in ACT and CORE services. Responsible for vocational and career assessment, benefits counseling, job development and placement, and job retention support for individuals with mental health diagnoses. Spend a minimum of 50% of work hours off-site, in the community, participating in job development activities.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• CALM App Subscription
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
• Comprehensive Paid Training
• Supplemental Accident, Illness and Hospitalization Insurance
• Supplemental Pet Insurance
• Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement
• Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions
• Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Federation of Organizations provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.