IPS Employment Specialist

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW: The IPS Employment Specialist supports clients enrolled in the Adult ACT programs to secure supported employment opportunities within the communities of their choosing. The IPS Employment Specialist is utilized to implement the evidence based practice of Individual Placement and Support (IPS). The coordinator is responsible for building strong community relationships with potential employers in the community to link our clients to the supports needed to achieve their goal of employment. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Responsible for program development and quality improvement efforts. - Communicate and educate participants, families, colleagues and community partners about the principles and procedures of supported employment. Have awareness of benefits advisement. - Conduct initial and ongoing vocational assessments, identifying participant interests, strengths, skills, abilities, and unique set of challenges towards the goal of matching them with jobs. - Assist participants in job development, job match, networking and job search activities directed toward positions that are consistent with their needs and interests - Help participants obtain competitive employment...