IPS Employment Specialist Mon - Fri

Job Details

Job Location:

ACT Team Huntington - Huntington, NY 11743

Position Type:
Full-Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $23.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Make an Impact.

At Well Life Network, every role plays a vital part in empowering people to live their best lives. As part of one of New York’s largest nonprofit health and human services organizations, you’ll join a team dedicated to compassion, inclusion, and excellence — helping individuals and families thrive every day.

The IPS Employment Specialist is responsible for delivering the full range of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services within the ACT program, including rapid job search, individualized vocational assessment, job development, employer engagement, and job coaching. The specialist builds and maintains a network of employers, supports clients in achieving competitive employment, and integrates vocational goals with the ACT team’s clinical and rehabilitative services.

• IPS Service Delivery:
  • Provide IPS services in alignment with the evidence-based model, spending at least 65% of work time off-site in the community conducting job development and direct service.
  • Conduct vocational assessments to identify strengths, interests, skills, and employment goals.
  • Facilitate individualized and group vocational counseling, job readiness activities, and employment coaching.
  • Develop job leads, employer contacts, and vocational curriculum to support competitive employment.
  • Enter and maintain client data in the New York State Employment Services System (NYESS) and other required databases.
• Employer & Community Engagement:
  • Build and sustain a network of employers to create ongoing competitive job opportunities.
  • Perform outreach to businesses, community partners, and mental health agencies to promote program services.
  • Monitor job placements and transitional employment sites to ensure employer and participant satisfaction.
  • Advocate for participants in workplace settings and support job retention.
• Team Collaboration & Compliance:
  • Work collaboratively with ACT team members (nursing, substance use, family specialists, and case managers) to integrate employment into clients’ treatment plans.
  • Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and clinical discussions to support coordinated care.
  • Serve as a liaison between the ACT team and external agencies as needed.
  • Document all client interactions in the EHR within 48 hours, ensuring compliance with agency, OMH, and AOT regulations.
  • Complete CAIRS documentation at admission, bi-annually, and discharge.
• Training & Program Fidelity:
  • Enroll and actively participate in the Center for Practice Innovation’s IPS Learning Collaborative.
  • Attend required IPS and ACT trainings, supervision, in-service sessions, and professional development.
  • Maintain fidelity to the IPS model and complete tasks solely related to IPS service delivery.
  • Enter all required data and visits in Vello Health.
• Administrative & Additional Duties:
  • Maintain accurate employment records and required documentation.
  • Communicate relevant client and operational updates to the Team Leader and leadership as needed.
  • Support clients in accessing community resources and accompany them to appointments when necessary.
  • Operate an agency vehicle as required.
  • Uphold confidentiality and follow all incident reporting procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory staff or agency leadership.

• Compensation:
  Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
• Robust Benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan with matching.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Paid time off, holidays, and personal days.
• Wellness Program:
  Free and low-cost gym and wellness access and support.
• Training & Growth:
  Ongoing professional…