What are the responsibilities and job description for the IPS Specialist position at All Out Community Care Services?
As a member of the ACT Team, the IPS specialist carries out the services of the IPS Supported Employment program by assisting clients to obtain and maintain employment that is consistent with their vocational goals. Provides support for schooling and technical training for career advancement.
POSITION DUTIES:
- Provide all services in a community based setting
- Engages clients in established trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community job settings with other workers who do not necessarily have disabilities.
- Assists clients in obtaining individualized information about how entitlements (e.g.; SSI, Medicaid, etc.) will be affected by employment so clients can make decisions about employment opportunities. Refers clients to benefits counseling, as needed. Helps clients report earnings, as needed.
- Assesses clients’ vocational skills and preferences on an ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences.
- Helps clients learn about different jobs/careers by assisting with meetings with workers/managers to ask about positions that interest clients, meetings with academic advisors, observing workers (one day or less in duration), and job fairs to speak with employers about different types of jobs.
- Conducts job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the people on his/her caseload, following the principles and procedures of IPS supported employment.
- Conducts an average of six employer contacts per week.
- Provides individualized follow-along supports to assist clients in maintaining employment.
- Provides outreach services as necessary to clients when they appear to disengage from the service. Uses a variety of methods to provide outreach.
- Develops an individual employment and/or education plan with clients. Incorporates input from mental health team and family members, with client permission.
- Assists clients in learning about different education and vocational training programs related to client interests and academic aptitudes. Focuses on mainstream education and certificate training programs only.
- Provide individual vocational-supportive counseling to enable individuals to identify vocational strengths and areas to improve upon as well as establish vocational or career goals and plans to reach them.
- Provide mentoring, problem solving and support on and off job sites.
- Perform work related support services, such as wake-up calls, transportation and securing of appropriate clothing.
- Provide on call crisis intervention as required (on a rotation basis with stipend pay)
WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with rotating weekend shifts (as required per team). On-call rotation with team members (~8-10 weeks)
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in mental health, social services, or business and at least one year training/experience in vocational rehabilitation and support.
- Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery driven systems. Experience working with people with severe mental illness, experience providing employment services, and knowledge of the work world are preferred.
- Ability to work as an effective team member is essential.
- Valid LA Driver’s License
Join us in making a difference in the community by providing essential support to those who need it most.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $17
