Career Readiness Specialist (IPS Specialist)
A federally qualified health center located in the Bronx is actively seeking a dedicated and diligent professional to join their staff as their new IPS Specialist.
In this role, the IPS Specialist will provide supported employment services to young adults.
Responsibilities The IPS Specialist:
Engages clients and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community job settings Assists clients in obtaining information about their benefits (e.
g.
, SSI, Medicaid, etc.
) and how they will be affected by employment in order for clients to make good decisions about employment opportunities Refers clients to benefits counseling, as needed Assesses clients' vocational functioning on an ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences Conducts a minimum of six employer contacts per week Provides individualized follow-along supports to assist clients in maintaining employment Writes job support plans with clients and incorporates input from the mental health team as necessary Provides education and support to employers as agreed upon by clients Provides outreach services as necessary to clients when they appear to disengage from the service Provides timely interventions Participates in weekly meetings with the mental health treatment team Develops an individual employment (and/or education) plan with clients Performs other duties as assigned and needed Qualifications A.
S in Education, Social Work, or Youth Development or related field 2
years of experience as a supervisor or manager in youth development or work readiness programs Strong communication skills Highly organized Ability to multitask Excellent interpersonal skills Desired skills Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Recommended Skills Communication Coordinating Interpersonal Skills Medicaid Multitasking Social Work Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
In this role, the IPS Specialist will provide supported employment services to young adults.
Responsibilities The IPS Specialist:
Engages clients and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community job settings Assists clients in obtaining information about their benefits (e.
g.
, SSI, Medicaid, etc.
) and how they will be affected by employment in order for clients to make good decisions about employment opportunities Refers clients to benefits counseling, as needed Assesses clients' vocational functioning on an ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences Conducts a minimum of six employer contacts per week Provides individualized follow-along supports to assist clients in maintaining employment Writes job support plans with clients and incorporates input from the mental health team as necessary Provides education and support to employers as agreed upon by clients Provides outreach services as necessary to clients when they appear to disengage from the service Provides timely interventions Participates in weekly meetings with the mental health treatment team Develops an individual employment (and/or education) plan with clients Performs other duties as assigned and needed Qualifications A.
S in Education, Social Work, or Youth Development or related field 2
years of experience as a supervisor or manager in youth development or work readiness programs Strong communication skills Highly organized Ability to multitask Excellent interpersonal skills Desired skills Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Recommended Skills Communication Coordinating Interpersonal Skills Medicaid Multitasking Social Work Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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