IPS Employment Specialist - Mon - Fri 9AM - 5PM

IPS Employment Specialist

ACT Team Huntington - Huntington, NY 11743

Overview

Salary Range $23.00 - $24.00 Hourly Position Type Full-Time Education Level High School

Job Description

Make an Impact.

At WellLife Network, every role plays a vital part in empowering people to live their best lives. As part of one of New York's largest nonprofit health and human services organizations, you'll join a team dedicated to compassion, inclusion, and excellence — helping individuals and families thrive every day.

Position Summary

The IPS Employment Specialist is responsible for delivering the full range of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services within the ACT program, including rapid job search, individualized vocational assessment, job development, employer engagement, and job coaching. The specialist builds and maintains a network of employers, supports clients in achieving competitive employment, and integrates vocational goals with the ACT team's clinical and rehabilitative services.

Essential Responsibilities

IPS Service Delivery

• Provide IPS services in alignment with the evidence-based model, spending at least 65% of work time off-site in the community conducting job development and direct service.
• Conduct vocational assessments to identify strengths, interests, skills, and employment goals.
• Facilitate individualized and group vocational counseling, job readiness activities, and employment coaching.
• Develop job leads, employer contacts, and vocational curriculum to support competitive employment.
• Enter and maintain client data in the New York State Employment Services System (NYESS) and other required databases.

Employer & Community Engagement

• Build and sustain a network of employers to create ongoing competitive job opportunities.
• Perform outreach to businesses, community partners, and mental health agencies to promote program services.
• Monitor job placements and transitional employment sites to ensure employer and participant satisfaction.
• Advocate for participants in workplace settings and support job retention.

Team Collaboration & Compliance

• Work collaboratively with ACT team members (nursing, substance use, family specialists, and case managers) to integrate employment into clients' treatment plans.
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and clinical discussions to support coordinated care.
• Serve as a liaison between the ACT team and external agencies as needed.
• Document all client interactions in the EHR within 48 hours, ensuring compliance with agency, OMH, and AOT regulations.
• Complete CAIRS documentation at admission, bi-annually, and discharge.

Training & Program Fidelity

• Enroll and actively participate in the Center for Practice Innovation's IPS Learning Collaborative.
• Attend required IPS and ACT trainings, supervision, in-service sessions, and professional development.
• Maintain fidelity to the IPS model and complete tasks solely related to IPS service delivery.
• Enter all required data and visits in VelloHealth.

Administrative & Additional Duties

• Maintain accurate employment records and required documentation.
• Communicate relevant client and operational updates to the Team Leader and leadership as needed.
• Support clients in accessing community resources and accompany them to appointments when necessary.
• Operate an agency vehicle as required.
• Uphold confidentiality and follow all incident reporting procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory staff or agency leadership.

What You'll Gain

· Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience.

· Robust Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan (with matching).

· Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and personal days.

· Wellness Program: Free and low-cost gym and wellness access and support.

· Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.

· Meaningful Work: Direct impact on the lives of youth and their families.

· Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values your contributions

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Qualifications

• Must hold an associate's degree in a related human service field.
• One year of training and/or experience in vocational assessment, job exploration, and skills development in choosing, getting, and maintaining employment, employment counseling or vocational rehabilitation.
• Experience working with behavioral health population preferred.
• Computer proficiency, including the ability to use email, navigate and enter all documentation into electronic medical record.
• Valid New York State driver's license and vehicle required – candidates are subject to regulatory background checks and must be willing to utilize own vehicle for home visits