What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist - Individualized Placement and Support Program position at HOPE Community Services, Inc.?
EOE Statement
At HOPE, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
Overview
HOPE Community Services, Inc. is a leading outpatient treatment provider in south Oklahoma City. We provide compassionate trauma informed care to individuals whose lives have been impacted by mental health and substance use disorders. We do this by providing compassionate and evidence-based treatment, aimed at improving the quality of life for those we serve.
We are currently in search of a Peer Recovery Support Specialist / Employment Specialist. This person will work in our Individualized Placement Program helping consumers find employment or education and technical training of their choosing. Are you someone who has lived experience and currently in recovery from a mental health or substance use disorder? Do you want to share your experience, strength, and hope with others on their own journey through recovery? Are you a great communicator who loves relationship building/networking? If you answered “yes,” then this position may be a fit for you!
About the Position
As an IPS Employment Specialist you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking to rebuild their careers. In this role, you'll provide invaluable support to those in need, guiding them on their path to employment and personal growth. Not only will you directly influence positive change in your clients' lives, but you'll also gain valuable experience in networking and relationship-building with a variety of local businesses and organizations. This unique opportunity allows you to grow professionally while making a profound difference in your community.
About IPS
IPS Employment Specialists strive to build relationships with businesses by visiting in person and learning about individual company cultures, preferences, and needs. When IPS specialists approach businesses, they do so based on individual job seeker skills, strengths, and interests for work. In this way, IPS specialists may be viewed as an extension of the human resources team at the company with the added bonus of being a cost-free service. Not only do IPS specialists take time and care to get to know each business and each individual job seeker to create a good match, but they are also available after a person is hired to assist with onboarding, training, and problem-solving which helps to ensure success for both the employee and the employer.
Requirements
- Demonstrated recovery from a mental health or substance use disorder
- HS Diploma or GED
- Reliable transportation
Skills
- Ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with clients, employers, and colleagues.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse range of individuals.
- Empathy and Compassion
- Must be efficient in managing multiple tasks, maintaining accurate records, and meeting deadlines.
We Offer
- Competitive Compensation
- Full Benefits including 100% paid health and dental!
- Life Insurance
- Over 2 weeks PTO first year plus;
- 1 Friday off per month (Wellness day)
- 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Bereavement Leave - 5 days per year
- 8 hours of Volunteer Pay
- Retirement contributions of 10% with no match required
- Paid Professional Development Time
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- And More!
