Individual Placement Support Specialist​/Supported Employment Specialist; KRCC – Perry​/Letcher C

Title
:
Individual Placement Support Specialist/Supported Employment Specialist (IPSS)

Company/Location
:
Kentucky River Community Care/Perry and Letcher County Centers

Employment Type
:
Full-Time

Credentials Required
:
High School diploma GED;
Bachelors’ degree in Human Services field preferred. One year experience working with relevant youth.

Special Skills
:
Knowledge of Community Resources and the ability to build and maintain positive community relationships with possible employers.

Primary Functions
:

• Weekly field mentoring on job development, career profile information gathering, and meeting with employers.
• Meet regularly with clients starting work positions.
• Attend weekly treatment team meetings.
• Complete job development logs.
• 65% of time spent in the community on behalf of clients.
• Conduct regular, face‑to‑face employer contacts with those who have hiring authority.
• Keep active client roster up to date.
• Other duties as assigned.

Shift Days/Hours
:
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm but can be adjusted to be flexible.

EEO

Texting Privacy Policy and Information:

• Message type:
  Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling.
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• Message frequency will vary depending on the application process.
• Msg & data rates may apply.
• OPT out at any time by texting "Stop".