IPS Employment Specialist

Job Description

The IPS Employment Specialist provides Individual Placement Support (IPS) to individuals with mental health and substance use disorders (SUD). The Specialist is responsible for conducting vocational assessments and assisting in finding competitive employment for adults and/or youth that is consistent with consumer preferences.

Responsibilities include assessing the needs of individuals and matching job seekers with appropriate jobs. The Specialist provides ongoing coaching to ensure employment success by implementing job development strategies and building relationships with a variety of employers.

• Builds effective relationships with, and develops a network of, employers willing and able to hire adults and/or youth with mental health diagnosis and/or substance abuse.
• Completes referral, admissions, and assessment process for individuals referred to the program.
• Engages clients and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community settings.
• Using evidence-based practice models in Individualized Placement and Support, helps clients think about long-term employment goals, work history, strengths, personal culture (as defined by each person), justice involvement, and other factors that relate to a current vocational goal.
• Coordinates case management services including written job development plans, monthly reports, case notes, and attendance at staffings.
• Discusses client’s preference for disclosure of psychiatric or substance abuse status to employers, including possible costs and benefits and specific information to be disclosed.
• Provides assistance with the job search regardless of client’s preferences.

Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin, Inc. believes in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Our agency’s success depends on qualified individuals regardless of their age, race, creed, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, disability or association with a person with a disability, veteran status, arrest record, conviction record, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or childbirth, military participation, genetic testing, submitting to honesty testing, or use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer’s premises during non-working hours.

Employees may not be harassed in the workplace based on their protected status nor retaliated against for filing a complaint, for assisting with a complaint, or for opposing discrimination in the workplace. We will not discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of these characteristics in any personnel action including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotions, transfers, demotions, benefits, compensation, discipline, termination and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Apply Online: ipc.us/t/FDA