IPS Employment Specialist | 56 Paid Days Off & Friday Off

Heritage Behavioral Health Center; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every other Friday off – paid wellness

56 paid days off in first year

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k and Roth

Tuition assistance and CE

NHSC loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

Heritage Behavioral Health Center in Decatur, IL is hiring an Employment Specialist to provide Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services. The role focuses on rapid job search, tailored job development, and collaboration with clinical teams to help clients achieve meaningful, competitive employment.

You will work with mental health and/or substance use challenges, helping clients pursue their preferred employment paths while maintaining documentation and fidelity to IPS standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and engagement skills to support individuals in achieving employment goals.
• Ability to build relationships with both clients and employers.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and motivational skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized job development and placement services based on client preferences, strengths, and experiences.
• Support rapid job search efforts, minimizing pre-employment barriers and focusing on competitive employment.
• Develop relationships with local employers to identify job opportunities and advocate for clients.
• Assist clients with resume development, job applications, interview preparation, and job retention skills.
• Provide ongoing, individualized support to help clients maintain employment, including on-the-job coaching as needed.
• Collaborate closely with behavioral health treatment teams to integrate employment goals into overall care.
• Educate clients on how employment may impact benefits and connect them to benefits counseling as needed.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in accordance with IPS fidelity standards and agency requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and IPS fidelity reviews to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Engagement skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Heritage Behavioral Health Center in Decatur, IL is hiring an Employment Specialist to provide Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services. The role focuses on rapid job search, tailored job development, and collaboration with clinical teams to help clients achieve meaningful, competitive employment.

You will work with mental health and/or substance use challenges, helping clients pursue their preferred employment paths while maintaining documentation and fidelity to IPS standards.