IPS Employment Specialist

The Jewish Board; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to empower clients in achieving their employment goals. This role involves supporting individuals in their job search, conducting assessments to identify strengths and challenges, and fostering relationships with local employers. You will play a crucial part in the community by helping clients navigate the job market and sustain their employment. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a background in human services, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to impact lives positively. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to supporting individuals in their journey toward meaningful employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months experience in human services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in securing employment opportunities.
• Conduct vocational assessments to match clients with jobs.
• Build relationships with community employers.

Skills

Job development

Job marketing

Job securing

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic medical records

Microsoft Office

Audio video platforms (Teams)

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):

1. Responsible for program development and quality improvement efforts.
2. Communicate and educate participants, families, colleagues, and community partners about the principles and procedures of supported employment. Have awareness of benefits advisement.
3. 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.
4. Assist participants in job development, job match, networking, and job search activities directed toward positions that are consistent with their needs and interests.
5. Help participants obtain competitive employment in integrated job settings.
6. Provide individualized follow along services in the community to assist participants in sustaining employment.
7. 65% of time will be spent in the community. Develop jobs in the community; reach out to and engage potential employers.
8. 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.
9. Provide services to participants individually.
10. Provide outreach services as necessary to participants when they appear to disengage from services.
11. Collaborate with the ACT service delivery team to coordinate and integrate vocational services into recovery and rehabilitation services.
12. Complete all necessary paperwork in My Avatar, NYESS, and all other required systems.
13. Track and analyze supported employment outcomes.
14. Participate in external and inter-agency initiatives and programs.
15. Provide reports and documentation as required by JB and external regulatory agencies.
16. Complete internal and external trainings as required. Participate in daily team meetings and supervision.
17. Other duties as assigned.

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

1. A High School Diploma or equivalent (GED or TASC).
2. 6 months personal or professional experience in human services.
3. Able to travel independently or with reasonable accommodation.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE :

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

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED :

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

VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Physical Demands:

1. Regularly required to speak clearly and hear the spoken word well.
2. Regularly required to physically operate routine office equipment such as telephones, computers, etc.
3. 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.
4. Regularly required to travel to various locations to meet with clients.

Locations: Harlem, Manhattan, Inwood

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.