Individualized Placement Services Employment

Individualized Placement Services Employment Specialist 

Full-Time / Non-Exempt / Great Falls

Position Overview: The IPS (Individualized Placement Services) Employment Specialist works with local employers and community stakeholders to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment consistent with their vocational goals. An IPS Employment Specialist will have full understanding of the importance of competitive employment being part of a successful recovery path for those that may have employment challenges due to living with a mental illness or addictions. The applicant must be mission and values-driven, create relationships with local employers to develop employment opportunities for clients, possess a strong work ethic, reliability, and desire to be a positive role model for their clients.   The IPS Employment specialist must have full understanding the 8 core principles of IPS and work in a manner that is supportive of the evidence-based practices that are required for a fidelity based model.

Job Duties: 

• Investigate the local business community and develop relationships with employers by learning about their businesses, hiring practices, hiring preferences etc., over multiple visits.
• Investigates the local business community to learn about different employers and types of jobs available.
• Provides direct job support on a weekly basis for the first month to include wake up calls, teaching how to use the bus, coaching on the job etc.
• Collaborates with mental health practitioners, addictions counselors, VR counselors, family members and other members of the vocational unit (this requires attending weekly team meetings for client).
• Work will be completed in community settings (at least 65% of work week).
• Complete documentation and adhere to fidelity standards for all services provided per IPS guidelines and expectations.
• Assists with finding and accessing resources such as work incentives planning, local schools, available transportation, etc.
• May be required to become certified in IPS.
• Will be required to carry a caseload of up to twenty (20) clients.
• Performs other related services as required.
• Transports clients must have personal vehicle, valid vehicle insurance, and driver’s license. 
• Participates in in-service training as directed by immediate supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in social work and experience collaborating with people that are living with mental illness and/or addictions issues OR High School Diploma or GED and an equivalent amount of experience totaling four (4) years is required. 
• Six (6) months vocational rehabilitation counseling, supported employment, case management experience preferred. 
• Must have a valid Driver’s License. 

Benefits: 

• 401K Matching Contributions
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Birthday
• Pet Insurance

All Positions at Many Rivers Whole Health must pass Background Checks and Motor Vehicle Record Check.

About Us:

Since 1976, we have been dedicated to 14 counties in Montana and seek to serve a variety of both individuals and groups in all settings. We define resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace, school place and financial stressors — alongside those of chronic, severe disabling behavioral health conditions. with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.

We are committed to recruiting qualified employees, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of clients living in our 14 counties. Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for clients and employer of choice for employees and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity, safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, and great work environment. 

Our Mission: Many Rivers Whole Health partners with people and communities to serve the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – by providing expertise in wellness, mental health, and substance use disorders, addressing prevention and treatment with a recovery-based approach.

Vision: To be a community based, highly respected organization known for excellence in mental health and addiction recovery services, offering compassionate, client-focused, professional support.

Our Values: Ambassador of Many Rivers, Own it, Individuals Matter, Create Joy, Embrace Change, Show Up. Step In.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Many Rivers Whole Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.