IPS Employment Specialist: Help People Find Work

The 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 is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to join the IPS-SE program within the Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. You will provide direct services to participants, helping them engage with employment, develop plans, and connect with community employers, while maintaining thorough documentation and team collaboration.

This role emphasizes recovery-oriented supports, person-centered employment planning, and ongoing follow-along services

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related Human Services discipline and two years of experience.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Engagement with IPS-SE participants to discuss employment options.
• Assessment of employment histories, goals, and preferences to build person-centered plans.
• Job development by connecting with community employers to create opportunities.
• Job search assistance matching preferences and goals.
• Follow-along support after employment to ensure ongoing progress.
• Timely completion of service documentation and potential outcomes tracking.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

IPS experience

Education

Associate’s degree in related Human Services

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to join the IPS-SE program within the Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. You will provide direct services to participants, helping them engage with employment, develop plans, and connect with community employers, while maintaining thorough documentation and team collaboration.

This role emphasizes recovery-oriented supports, person-centered employment planning, and ongoing follow-along services