IPS Employment Specialist

Career Area Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Salary Grade Equivalent NC06 / GN07

Working Title IPS Employment Specialist

Position Number

Vacancy  P021404

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC
-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care:
We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education:

We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research:
We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

This position will function as a member of the Individual Placement and Support Supported Employment ( IPS
-SE) program within the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. IPS
-SE is a community-based service which aims to assist individuals with serious mental illness to find and maintain competitive employment in the community, an essential component of individuals’ recovery. The IPS
-SE program works closely with behavioral health service providers and the department of Employment and Independence for Persons with Disabilities ( EIPD , formerly Vocational Rehabilitation).

This IPS
-SE team member will carry out direct services for IPS
-SE participants including:

• Engagement – Providing information about employment and employment supports to encourage individuals to consider pursuing their vocational goals
• Assessment – Gathering information about individuals’ employment and educational histories, goals, and preferences to create a person-centered employment plan
• Job Development – Connecting and developing warm relationships with potential employers in the community to better understand their hiring needs and create opportunities for IPS
  -SE participants
• Job Search – Assisting individuals in exploring employment opportunities that match their preferences and goals
• Follow-Along Support – Providing ongoing support to individuals after securing employment to promote success on the job and continue to make progress toward their personal goals.

This position will participate in IPS
-SE team activities including weekly team meetings, treatment team meetings with behavioral health partners, and…