IPS Employment Specialist — Meaningful Work + Generous Benefits

Heritage Behavioral Health Center- HBHC; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 47,840 - 56,190; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation, sick and personal

Wellness days - 26 days per year (paid

Paid holidays - 9 in 2025

Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education opportunities

Tuition assistance program

401k and Roth retirement plans

Agency provided life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Heritage Behavioral Health Center in Decatur, IL, seeks an Employment Specialist to assist persons served in obtaining and maintaining employment through the IPS program. The role collaborates with treatment teams and the Department of Rehabilitation Services to reintegrate individuals into the workforce.

The ideal candidate supports clients in developing job skills, resumes, and interview techniques, while promoting productive workplace relationships and independence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in vocational or job readiness environments is beneficial.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5 years’ experience in a behavioral health setting.
• CRSS certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish trusting, collaborative relationships with persons served, potential employers and vocational counselors.
• Complete vocational assessments, job search plans, and job retention plans with person served.
• Assist individuals in job search activities including developing resumes, identifying job leads, completing applications, and developing interviewing skills.
• Guide individuals through job search process and assist with developing coping skills and illness self-management skills while working.
• Complete job development contacts to build relationships with hiring managers in the community.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings within the agency and Department of Rehabilitation Services.

Skills

Relationship building

Job search guidance

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Decision making

Flexibility

Mentoring/coaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, social work, human services or related field

Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)

Job description

Heritage Behavioral Health Center in Decatur, IL, seeks an Employment Specialist to assist persons served in obtaining and maintaining employment through the IPS program. The role collaborates with treatment teams and the Department of Rehabilitation Services to reintegrate individuals into the workforce.

The ideal candidate supports clients in developing job skills, resumes, and interview techniques, while promoting productive workplace relationships and independence.