Individual Placement and Support Employment Specialist

Overview

The Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc. is seeking a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Individual Placement and Support Employment Specialist. IPS supported employment helps people living with behavioral health conditions work at regular jobs of their choosing. The IPS Employment Specialist will work with individuals served within the organization’s rehabilitation programs specifically ACT and CORE to gain competitive employment.

The schedule is Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.

The pay rate for this position is $21.14 hourly.

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Support the principle of working with the individual at any point in their recovery, regardless of previous employment history or current barriers
• Integrate employment services with mental health treatment. This initiative assures optimal treatment by integrating evidence-based practices, clinical treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation in a single, person-centered environment
• Involved in creating a partnership with local employers through systematic job development and networking
• Provide benefits counseling for individuals in rehabilitation programs, supporting them with navigating work incentives
• Immediately link individuals who have identified employment as a goal with employment supports
• Use a person-centered approach with each individual to identify their preferences related to jobs and employment

Qualifications Include:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED or TASC)
• Six (6) months experience in human services
• A clean, valid NYS driver’s license that will meet and maintain a satisfactory driving record consistent with agency and insurance standards and have been driving for at least 3 years
• An ability to travel independently, or with reasonable accommodations, throughout the community and outreach with local employers

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MHA in Ulster is proud to offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:

• Paid Vacation / Sick / and Flex Days


• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance


• Retirement 403(b) Plan


• Profit Sharing


• Supplemental Benefits such as Telemedicine


• And More!