IPS Employment Support Professional- Upper Wake County and Durham counties, NC

IPS Employment Support Professional- Upper Wake County and Durham counties, NC

Full-time; posted: Thursday, Oct 26 2017

Easterseals UCP North Carolina & Virginia Send resume to:

Vanessa Phillips
North Carolina

Email: [email protected]

Basic Responsibilities:

• The IPS Employment Support Professional (IPS ESP) performs as an integral part of the management team working with adults with mental health and/or substance use issues.   • This position may be either full time, part time or periodic.  • The IPS Employment Support Professional’s primary duties are to secure community based employment for individuals with disabilities.   • The IPS ESP will provide community based employment services according to the service definition and IPS Fidelity Model.  • Develops the Person-Centered Employment Plan for individuals assigned to him or her.  • Collaborates with EPS, outside behavioral health providers, families, natural supports, housing, transportation, and other community service providers who support the individual.  • Accompanies individuals to job interviews and assists in filling out applications and communicating qualifications as needed and accompanies individuals being supported to their community based employment site to provide on the job training as needed.   • Analyzes job duties and tasks and completes a thorough job task analysis as needed.  • Assists individuals in mastering skills and meeting production standards.   • IPS EPS may be required to assist in performing individual’s job duties to maintain necessary production as well as model work behavior.  • Maintains case records as required by licensing and funding entities standards and regulations. • Excellent communication, organizational, leadership and computer skills required.  • A valid NC driver’s license, auto insurance, & reliable car required.  • Nights and weekend work is required.  • This position requires night and weekend availability!

Qualifications:

• A degree from a four year college or university in human service field such as education, guidance and counseling, social work, psychology, vocational rehabilitation, occupational or physical therapy preferred. High School diploma required.  • At least two years of experience working with individuals with MH/SA; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  • Experience working with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, LME/MCO’s and knowledge of businesses in these areas a plus!  • Knowledge of the labor market and community services agencies as well as skills in writing task analysis, systemic job training, counseling, advocacy and supported employment are preferred.   • Possesses  a valid, unrestricted, state appropriate driver’s license, has a good driving record and carries current, unrestricted vehicle insurance is required.   • Has reliable transportation to work in various places around the community.  • Must obtain CESP certification within 6 months of hire.