IPS Employment Support Professional

Easterseals PORT; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Legal services

Merchant Discounts

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health is seeking an Employment Support Professional to help adults with mental health and/or substance use issues secure community-based employment in the Greenville territory. The role requires travel and a full-time schedule, Mon-Fri, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with times varying.

You will develop Person-Centered Employment Plans, collaborate with a network of providers and supports, and assist clients in achieving job readiness and production goals while ensuring services align with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting adults with mental health disabilities and/or substance use is preferred.
• Knowledge of the labor market and community services agencies as well as skills in writing task analysis, systemic job training, counseling, advocacy and supported employment are preferred.
• Possesses a valid, unrestricted, state appropriate driver's license, has a good driving record and carries current, unrestricted vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Develops the Person-Centered Employment Plan for individuals assigned to him or her.
• Collaborates with other ESP, Employment Peer Mentor, outside behavioral health providers, families, natural supports, housing, transportation, and other community service providers who support the individual.
• Assists individuals in mastering skills and meeting production standards. IPS EPS may be required to assist in performing individual’s job duties to maintain necessary production as well as model work behavior.
• Coordinates services with NCDVR staff.

Skills

Labor market knowledge

Task analysis

Systemic job training

Counseling

Advocacy

Supported employment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Easterseals PORT Health, a non-profit service provider in North Carolina & Virginia, is seeking a dedicated, people-oriented Employment Support Professional (ESP) to join our team. This opportunity offers flexible schedule Mon-Fri and competitive salary. Community-based role requires travel throughout the Greenville territory. If you're looking for a fun, rewarding opportunity, then we're looking for you.

Full-time Schedule:

• Monday-Friday; 8:00 am- 5:00 pm (Times may vary)

What You'll Do

The IPS Employment Support Professional (ESP) performs as an integral part of the management team working with adults with mental health and/or substance use issues. Primary duties are to secure community-based employment for individuals with disabilities according to the service definition and IPS Fidelity Model.

• Develops the Person-Centered Employment Plan for individuals assigned to him or her.
• Collaborate with other ESP, Employment Peer Mentor, outside behavioral health providers, families, natural supports, housing, transportation, and other community service providers who support the individual.
• Assists individuals in mastering skills and meeting production standards. IPS EPS may be required to assist in performing individual’s job duties to maintain necessary production as well as model work behavior.
• Coordinates services with NCDVR staff.

How You'll Benefit

We offer competitive benefits to benefits eligible positions.

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed
• Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power!

What We're Looking For

To join our team, you must be willing to provide support in a community-based role and have a passion for helping others reach their full potential in the work force. Previous experience supporting adults with mental health disabilities in a job coach environment.We also require the following:

• High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree preferred
• A minimum of 2 years' experience supporting adults with mental health disabilities and/or substance abuse is preferred.
• Knowledge of the labor market and community services agencies as well as skills in writing task analysis, systemic job training, counseling, advocacy and supported employment are preferred.
• Possesses a valid, unrestricted, state appropriate driver's license, has a good driving record and carries current, unrestricted vehicle insurance.
• Willing to travel within assigned territory to support community-based program

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Our working environment supports employee and client health with a 'no tobacco' use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.

We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That's why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Travel Required

Yes . Community based travel within assigned territory

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