IPS Employment Specialist

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Job description

This position is community based. The IPS Employment Specialists primary responsibilities include providing all necessary and required individual placement and supported employment services to program participants. In consultation with program staff, supports coordination, guardians and employers, the IPS Employment specialists determine consumer's program path in supported employment, and developing cooperative relationships with the employer and co-workers of the program that will encourage natural supports within the work environment. This includes but is not limited to: assessment, placement, micro-enterprise assistance, job preparation classes and job coaching and job retention.

Why a IPS Employment Specialist at Hope

Make a difference in people's lives, including your own.

Here are just some of the ways Hope Network invests in you for all that you do:

• Starting Pay: up to $17.00
• Bi-weekly monetary performance incentive.
• Medical, Dental, Vision begins on day one
• Career pathing and growth opportunities
• Flexible, work location
• Educational reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Paid Holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• Employee Assistance Program

How you will change lives

• Work with consumer to develop and implement strategies of work simplification and environmental modifications.
• Make regular contact with local businesses to develop potential employment opportunities.
• Provide orientation, training and follow-up services at work sites. Provide retraining as required and needed.
• Act as a role model for program participants and demonstrate solid employability skills.
• Provide direct assistance to consumers seeking employment (job clubs, job leads, application submissions, interviewing skills, etc)
• Develop goals that address on the job safety as evidenced in the PCP.
• Review work site emergency procedures and provide necessary training and support.

About you

• You are passionate about serving others.
• You are helpful and professional with internal and external customers.
• You enjoy working independently and as part of a team.
• You act as a positive role model and coach for others.

We are Hopeful you have

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited institution.
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid Michigan Driver's License.
• Two years of supported employment or related experience in the Mental Health Field preferred

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