IPS Employment Specialist: Help People Find Meaningful Work

Standguide Group; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Company health plan

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

5-10 sick days

Job summary

Standguide is seeking an Employment Specialist to support individuals with health-related needs in the United States to secure sustainable employment that matches their skills and aspirations. You will be trained in the IPS approach, guided by the 8 IPS principles, and will work closely with clients, employers and referral partners to create action plans and connect them with opportunities.

The role focuses on person-centred guidance, building relationships, and ongoing in-work support to help

Qualifications

• Experience delivering IPS-based employment support.
• Ability to build relationships with clients, employers and referral partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients diagnosed with mental health support needs who are motivated to start/return to work
• Deliver the IPS approach for which training will be given
• Adhere to the 8 key IPS principles that underpin the 25-point Fidelity scale
• Meet and support clients to understand their key skills, aspirations, and goals through completing a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to help them obtain and sustain competitive employment
• Source job opportunities for clients through tailored and supported job search and regular contact with local employers to explore hidden as well as advertised employment opportunities
• Continue to provide quality service through conducting regular visits, effective monitoring and tailored in-work support to clients and employers to help sustain employment
• Work with employers to promote the service, identify support needs, job opportunities and ensure appropriate strategies are in place to reduce barriers in the workplace
• Develop effective working relationships with a range of external agencies who can help individuals to achieve their employment goals
• Work independently, reliably and deliver consistently to deliver effective IPS practice within the community setting.
• CPD - Broad range of internal training to enhance your knowledge and skills

Skills

Caseload management

IPS training

Mental health knowledge

Job description

Standguide is seeking an Employment Specialist to support individuals with health-related needs in the United States to secure sustainable employment that matches their skills and aspirations. You will be trained in the IPS approach, guided by the 8 IPS principles, and will work closely with clients, employers and referral partners to create action plans and connect them with opportunities.

The role focuses on person-centred guidance, building relationships, and ongoing in-work support to help