IPS Employment Specialist: Community Placement Advocate

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to join the IPS-SE team within the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. This role helps individuals with serious mental illness find and maintain competitive community employment.

Responsibilities include engagement, assessment, job development, job search, and follow-along support; regular team meetings; and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related Human Services discipline and two years of related experience.
• Experience with IPS or other supported employment models.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engagement – providing information about employment and supports to encourage vocational goals.
• Assessment – gathering employment and education histories to create person-centered plans.
• Job Development – building relationships with employers to create opportunities.
• Job Search – helping participants explore opportunities that match goals.
• Follow-Along Support – ongoing support after employment to promote success.

Skills

IPS experience

Supported employment

Mental health experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Human Services

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to join the IPS-SE team within the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. This role helps individuals with serious mental illness find and maintain competitive community employment.

Responsibilities include engagement, assessment, job development, job search, and follow-along support; regular team meetings; and thorough documentation.