IPS Employment Specialist for ACT Program

WellLife Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

WellLife Network in Bronx, NY seeks an IPS Employment Specialist to deliver Individual Placement and Support services within the ACT program, focusing on rapid job search, employer engagement, and job coaching for individuals with serious mental illness. You will help integrate employment goals into treatment planning and work with a supportive ACT team.

You'll conduct vocational assessments, develop relationships with employers, and maintain accurate records in NYESS, CAIRS, and EMR systems,

Qualifications

• Must hold an associate's degree in a related human service field.
• One year of training and/or experience in vocational assessment, job exploration, and skills development in choosing, getting, and maintaining employment, employment counseling or vocational rehabilitation.
• Experience working with behavioral health population preferred.
• Computer proficiency, including the ability to use email, navigate and enter all documentation into electronic medical record.
• Valid New York State driver's license and vehicle required - candidates are subject to regulatory background checks and must be willing to utilize own vehicle for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver IPS services in accordance with evidence-based model standards, spending the majority of time in the community providing direct services and job development.
• Conduct vocational assessments to identify participants' employment goals, strengths, and support needs.
• Provide individual and group vocational counseling, job readiness training, and ongoing employment support.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers to create competitive job opportunities.
• Identify job leads, coordinate placements, and support participants through job transitions and retention.
• Maintain accurate employment records and enter required data into systems such as NYESS, CAIRS, and VelloHealth.
• Collaborate with ACT team members to integrate employment goals into service plans.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree in a related human service field

Tools

Email

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

WellLife Network in Bronx, NY seeks an IPS Employment Specialist to deliver Individual Placement and Support services within the ACT program, focusing on rapid job search, employer engagement, and job coaching for individuals with serious mental illness. You will help integrate employment goals into treatment planning and work with a supportive ACT team.

You'll conduct vocational assessments, develop relationships with employers, and maintain accurate records in NYESS, CAIRS, and EMR systems,