IPS Employment Specialist: Rapid Job Search & Placement

WellLife Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k retirement plan with matching

Paid time off, holidays, and personal days

Wellness program

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

WellLife Network is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist in Jamaica, NY, to provide critical employment services and support to individuals with serious mental illness. This full-time position involves job search, development, and coaching, focusing on integration into the community.

Responsibilities include vocational assessments, direct IPS service delivery, employer engagement, and documentation of all client interactions. Ideal candidates hold an associate's degree in a related field and have at least one year of relevant experience.

Robust benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• One year of training or experience in vocational assessment or employment counseling.
• Experience with behavioral health populations preferred.
• Valid NY State driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide IPS services in the community for job development.
• Conduct vocational assessments.
• Develop relationships with employers for job opportunities.
• Monitor and document employment placements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job readiness training

Vocational counseling

Education

Associate’s degree in a related human service field

Tools

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

WellLife Network is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist in Jamaica, NY, to provide critical employment services and support to individuals with serious mental illness. This full-time position involves job search, development, and coaching, focusing on integration into the community.

Responsibilities include vocational assessments, direct IPS service delivery, employer engagement, and documentation of all client interactions. Ideal candidates hold an associate's degree in a related field and have at least one year of relevant experience.

Robust benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional development.