IPS-Supported Employment Specialist (Field-Based)

ADAPT, Inc.; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full family health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

HSA & FSA options

401(k) with employer contribution

On-site training

Clinical supervision for licensure

Job summary

Adapt Integrated Health Care is seeking an Employment Specialist in Roseburg, OR for a full-time role from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday–Friday. The position focuses on helping clients find and maintain employment aligned with their vocational goals and supports problem-solving to reduce barriers to recovery.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree related to human services, valid driver’s license, and IPS/QMHA eligibility; certification like CESP/ACRE is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling or special education.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities or one year of human services related experience.
• Eligibility to register for and attain a QMHA certification through MHACBO.
• Eligibility to work under IPS qualifications.
• Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) or Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) certification preferred.
• Must be 21+ and possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provides IPS Supported Employment services to clients as directed by a QMHP or QMHA supervisor in line with the client’s individual treatment plan.
• Works with a Vocational Rehabilitation team to promote coordinated delivery of services. The Employment Specialist must communicate and coordinate regarding outcomes, barriers, and case observations.
• Maintains and completes required records, reports, and documentation as required by program and agency policy and state and federal laws.
• Transportation of clients and their family members to and from services. The Employment Specialist may have to meet clients in their home, public places, at the office of potential employers, or other locations. At least 65% or more of scheduled hours must be spent in the field.
• Regularly participates in professional development through individual and group supervision, staff meetings, and workshops.
• Required to achieve productivity standards as set forth by the Program Director.
• Complies with state, federal and agency guidelines. Reports for duty following the activation of a public health emergency response plan.
• Engages clients and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed towards the goal of stable employment.
• Assists clients in obtaining information regarding their benefits and using that information to make informed decisions about their benefits. May refer clients to benefits counseling or help clients report earnings.
• Assess client’s vocational functioning on an ongoing basis, utilizing that information to develop an individual employment plan.
• Discusses client’s preferences for disclosure of psychiatric status to employers as well as friends and family, offering education and support to all parties.
• Provides outreach services as necessary to clients when they appear to disengage from service, using a variety of methods.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling or special education

Eligibility to register for and attain a QMHA certification through MHACBO

Eligibility to work under IPS qualifications

Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) or Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) certification preferred

Must be 21+ and possess a valid driver's license

Job description

Adapt Integrated Health Care is seeking an Employment Specialist in Roseburg, OR for a full-time role from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday–Friday. The position focuses on helping clients find and maintain employment aligned with their vocational goals and supports problem-solving to reduce barriers to recovery.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree related to human services, valid driver’s license, and IPS/QMHA eligibility; certification like CESP/ACRE is preferred.