Alliance Healthcare Services
Individual Placement And Support (I.P.S.) Employment Specialist
At Alliance Healthcare Services (AHS), it is our mission to promote wellness in the community. Our not-for-profit organization is the largest comprehensive behavioral health provider in Shelby County. We offer outpatient, intensive outpatient, home-based, and community-based programs, including a continuum of crisis services to over 22,000 residents of Shelby County. We're committed to bringing compassionate and dedicated individuals to help us continue to provide the best services to our community. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Bachelor's degree in mental health, social services or related field requirement Master's in rehabilitation counseling or related field - preferred Experience working with people with serious mental illnesses and experience providing employment services preferred Lived experience of mental illness is viewed as an extra job qualification Organized with a strong attention to detail; able to multi-task and prioritize work Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all clients, AHS employees and community you interact with as an AHS employee. Job Summary: Assists persons living with behavioral health conditions gain integrated competitive employment, consistent with their preferences. Provides highly individualized employment services based on each job seeker's skills, interests, experiences, needs and preferences. Works collaboratively with job seekers to help them both obtain and maintain quality and sustainable employment. Key Job Responsibilities: Engages in collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment Understands and applies IPS model principles Conducts individualized Vocational Assessment for each job seeker Discusses preference for disclosure of a disability to employers Writes job support plans with clients and ongoing support Maintains a maximum case load of 20 Collaboration with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), IPS Unit and AHS Clinical Teams Meets with the VR counselor at least once a month to coordinate services Makes referrals to VR submitting all required documentation Attends weekly meetings with mental health treatment team and IPS Unit meetings Participates in state-wide IPS community calls, trainings and/or events Develops relationships with employers through Systematic Job Development Spends 65% or more of scheduled work hours in the community Conducts multiple in-person visits aimed at learning about the needs of each employer Chooses employers to contact based on the interests and unique qualities of their clients Provides education and support to employers including negotiating for job accommodations, as needed Documentation & Reporting Processes and responds to referral assignments in a timely manner Completion of all reports and forms required by VR Assists with maintaining up-to-date income and insurance information within agency Electronic Medical Records (EMR) for each client Other duties & Expectations Use active listening and motivational interviewing skills Promotes recovery through employment Provides services in an ethical, person-centered, strengths-based and culturally competent manner Participation in required trainings and meetings Other duties as assigned Shift Availability: Full-Time Minimum of 40 hours per week (hourly) Health and Wellness: Medical Insurance Coverage Dental Insurance Coverage Vision Insurance Coverage Flexible Spending Account Long Term Disability Company Paid Financial Wellbeing: Competitive Compensation Packages Life Insurance Company Paid 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching Employee Discounts provided through Life Mart Loan Forgiveness options through Federal programs (Public Service Loan Forgiveness and National Health Service Corps) Career Development and Growth: Opportunities for growth and movement within the organization Work Life Balance: Paid Time Off To include PTO for vacations, illness, and personal days Paid Holidays EOE M/V/F/H Alliance Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status. EOE M/V/F/H/ "Promoting Wellness in the Community"
At Alliance Healthcare Services (AHS), it is our mission to promote wellness in the community. Our not-for-profit organization is the largest comprehensive behavioral health provider in Shelby County. We offer outpatient, intensive outpatient, home-based, and community-based programs, including a continuum of crisis services to over 22,000 residents of Shelby County. We're committed to bringing compassionate and dedicated individuals to help us continue to provide the best services to our community. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Bachelor's degree in mental health, social services or related field requirement Master's in rehabilitation counseling or related field - preferred Experience working with people with serious mental illnesses and experience providing employment services preferred Lived experience of mental illness is viewed as an extra job qualification Organized with a strong attention to detail; able to multi-task and prioritize work Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all clients, AHS employees and community you interact with as an AHS employee. Job Summary: Assists persons living with behavioral health conditions gain integrated competitive employment, consistent with their preferences. Provides highly individualized employment services based on each job seeker's skills, interests, experiences, needs and preferences. Works collaboratively with job seekers to help them both obtain and maintain quality and sustainable employment. Key Job Responsibilities: Engages in collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment Understands and applies IPS model principles Conducts individualized Vocational Assessment for each job seeker Discusses preference for disclosure of a disability to employers Writes job support plans with clients and ongoing support Maintains a maximum case load of 20 Collaboration with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), IPS Unit and AHS Clinical Teams Meets with the VR counselor at least once a month to coordinate services Makes referrals to VR submitting all required documentation Attends weekly meetings with mental health treatment team and IPS Unit meetings Participates in state-wide IPS community calls, trainings and/or events Develops relationships with employers through Systematic Job Development Spends 65% or more of scheduled work hours in the community Conducts multiple in-person visits aimed at learning about the needs of each employer Chooses employers to contact based on the interests and unique qualities of their clients Provides education and support to employers including negotiating for job accommodations, as needed Documentation & Reporting Processes and responds to referral assignments in a timely manner Completion of all reports and forms required by VR Assists with maintaining up-to-date income and insurance information within agency Electronic Medical Records (EMR) for each client Other duties & Expectations Use active listening and motivational interviewing skills Promotes recovery through employment Provides services in an ethical, person-centered, strengths-based and culturally competent manner Participation in required trainings and meetings Other duties as assigned Shift Availability: Full-Time Minimum of 40 hours per week (hourly) Health and Wellness: Medical Insurance Coverage Dental Insurance Coverage Vision Insurance Coverage Flexible Spending Account Long Term Disability Company Paid Financial Wellbeing: Competitive Compensation Packages Life Insurance Company Paid 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching Employee Discounts provided through Life Mart Loan Forgiveness options through Federal programs (Public Service Loan Forgiveness and National Health Service Corps) Career Development and Growth: Opportunities for growth and movement within the organization Work Life Balance: Paid Time Off To include PTO for vacations, illness, and personal days Paid Holidays EOE M/V/F/H Alliance Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status. EOE M/V/F/H/ "Promoting Wellness in the Community"