Job Type
Full-time
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Carries out the services of the Individualized Placement and Supports (IPS) Supported Employment program by assisting disabled adults with community job development, job placement and post-employment follow up.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Engages clients and establishes trusting collaborative relationships directed towards the goal of competitive employment in community settings.
- Assists clients in obtaining information about their benefits (i.e. SSI, Medicaid, etc.) and how their benefits will be affected by employment.
- Helps clients think about long-term employment or education goals, work history, strengths and other factors that relate to a current vocational goal.
- Conducts job development and job search activities directed towards positions that are individualized to the interests of the clients, following the principles and procedures of IPS Supported Employment.
- Conducts a minimum of 6 employer contacts per week to learn about businesses and employer needs.
- Provides individualized follow-along supports to assist clients in maintaining employment. Develops an individualized employment plan with the client and incorporating input from the mental health team.
- Is responsible to carry a case load of 15 clients after the first six months of employment.
- Is responsible for 8 job starts each year after the first year of employment.
- Spends at least 65% or more of total scheduled work hours in the community.
- Provides education and support to family members about work. Gathers input about skills, interests and strengths of the client and ideas for supports.
- Prepares timely reports and works cooperatively with the Division of Vocation Rehabilitation (DVR) to determine eligibility for employment.
- Maintains accurate and timely clinical records consistent with Center standards.
- Participates in meetings, in-services and supervisory sessions as required.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or equivalent, education and experience equivalent to undergraduate degree in mental health, social services or business is preferred.
ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:
- Experience working with people with serious mental illness, providing employment services and knowledge of the work world are preferred.
- Having the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries, identify strengths, and support the client right to make independent decisions when possible.
- Knowledge of community resources and disability programs/resources.
- Knowledge of cultural issues that may have a bearing on service provision.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer literacy to include basic skills in e-mail communication and word processing.
- Ability to work as an effective team member is essential.
- Ability to travel within the Center's service area or to other locations as needed.
Salary Description
$19.37/hr - $23.22/hr