Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
IPS Employment Specialist
Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, New York, New York, us, 10261
POSITION OVERVIEW
The IPS Employment Specialist supports clients enrolled in the Adult ACT programs to secure supported employment opportunities within the communities of their choosing. The IPS Employment Specialist is utilized to implement the evidence based practice of Individual Placement and Support (IPS). The coordinator is responsible for building strong community relationships with potential employers in the community to link our clients to the supports needed to achieve their goal of employment. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for program development and quality improvement efforts. Communicate and educate participants, families, colleagues and community partners about the principles and procedures of supported employment. Have awareness of benefits advisement. Conduct initial and ongoing vocational assessments, identifying participant interests, strengths, skills, abilities, and unique set of challenges towards the goal of matching them with jobs. Assist participants in job development, job match, networking and job search activities directed toward positions that are consistent with their needs and interests. Help participants obtain competitive employment in integrated job settings. Provide individualized follow along services in the community to assist participants in sustaining employment. Spend a significant portion of time in the community developing jobs, reaching out to and engaging potential employers (approx. 65%). Provide education and support to employers, as agreed upon by the participant, which may include negotiating job accommodations and follow along contact with the employer. Provide services to participants individually and outreach services as necessary to participants who disengage from services. Collaborate with the ACT service delivery team to coordinate and integrate vocational services into recovery and rehabilitation services. Complete all necessary paperwork in My Avatar, NYESS and all other required systems; track and analyze supported employment outcomes. Participate in external and inter-agency initiatives and programs; provide reports and documentation as required by JB and external regulatory agencies. Complete internal and external trainings as required. Participate in daily team meetings and supervision. Other duties as assigned. EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED
A High School Diploma or equivalent (GED or TASC). 6 months personal or professional experience in human services. Able to travel independently or with reasonable accommodation. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE
General knowledge in job development, job marketing and job securing is strongly desired. Experience working with adults living with mental illness is preferred. Basic understanding of benefits and entitlements. Basic understanding of work incentive programs. COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
Use of an Electronic Health Record (EHR). Use of Outlook and related Microsoft Office Applications. VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY
Able to read data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and Electronic Health Records in printed form and on computer screens. Able to input data into the Electronic Health Record. Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
Physical Demands: Regularly required to speak clearly and hear the spoken word well. Regularly required to physically operate routine office equipment such as telephones, computers, etc. Regularly required to read data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and Electronic Health Records in printed form and on computer screens. Regularly required to travel to various locations to meet with clients. Work Environment: Noise level is consistent with levels usually present in an office, education, rehabilitation or health related environment. Hazards present are consistent with those common to an office, education, rehabilitation or health related environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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The IPS Employment Specialist supports clients enrolled in the Adult ACT programs to secure supported employment opportunities within the communities of their choosing. The IPS Employment Specialist is utilized to implement the evidence based practice of Individual Placement and Support (IPS). The coordinator is responsible for building strong community relationships with potential employers in the community to link our clients to the supports needed to achieve their goal of employment. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for program development and quality improvement efforts. Communicate and educate participants, families, colleagues and community partners about the principles and procedures of supported employment. Have awareness of benefits advisement. Conduct initial and ongoing vocational assessments, identifying participant interests, strengths, skills, abilities, and unique set of challenges towards the goal of matching them with jobs. Assist participants in job development, job match, networking and job search activities directed toward positions that are consistent with their needs and interests. Help participants obtain competitive employment in integrated job settings. Provide individualized follow along services in the community to assist participants in sustaining employment. Spend a significant portion of time in the community developing jobs, reaching out to and engaging potential employers (approx. 65%). Provide education and support to employers, as agreed upon by the participant, which may include negotiating job accommodations and follow along contact with the employer. Provide services to participants individually and outreach services as necessary to participants who disengage from services. Collaborate with the ACT service delivery team to coordinate and integrate vocational services into recovery and rehabilitation services. Complete all necessary paperwork in My Avatar, NYESS and all other required systems; track and analyze supported employment outcomes. Participate in external and inter-agency initiatives and programs; provide reports and documentation as required by JB and external regulatory agencies. Complete internal and external trainings as required. Participate in daily team meetings and supervision. Other duties as assigned. EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED
A High School Diploma or equivalent (GED or TASC). 6 months personal or professional experience in human services. Able to travel independently or with reasonable accommodation. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE
General knowledge in job development, job marketing and job securing is strongly desired. Experience working with adults living with mental illness is preferred. Basic understanding of benefits and entitlements. Basic understanding of work incentive programs. COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
Use of an Electronic Health Record (EHR). Use of Outlook and related Microsoft Office Applications. VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY
Able to read data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and Electronic Health Records in printed form and on computer screens. Able to input data into the Electronic Health Record. Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
Physical Demands: Regularly required to speak clearly and hear the spoken word well. Regularly required to physically operate routine office equipment such as telephones, computers, etc. Regularly required to read data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and Electronic Health Records in printed form and on computer screens. Regularly required to travel to various locations to meet with clients. Work Environment: Noise level is consistent with levels usually present in an office, education, rehabilitation or health related environment. Hazards present are consistent with those common to an office, education, rehabilitation or health related environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Human Resources Industries: Mental Health Care Referral increases your chances of interviewing at Jewish Board of Family and Children\'s Services by 2x Get notified about new Employment Specialist jobs in
New York, NY .
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