IPS Specialist (NOLA ACT 3)

$49,920 - $49,920/Yr

Start-Srl - New Orleans, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

New Orleans, LA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The IPS Specialist plays a crucial role within a multidisciplinary treatment team, providing supportive employment services to clients with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders. This position focuses on vocational rehabilitation, helping clients secure and retain employment while promoting recovery and overall wellness.

Responsibilities

• Participates as part of a multidisciplinary team providing services for vocational rehabilitation.
• Completes assessments to help with recreational or social activities and/or job skills coaching and preparation.
• Provides guidance and adaptive skills teaching to secure and retain employment, and referral to resources.
• Conducts business with professionalism conducive to recovery from mental illness and overall wellness.
• Provides supportive services for clients and arranges for the provision of services from community resources based on the case plan.
• Participates in setting case plan goals/objectives and completes case plans with clients.
• Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a service plan.
• Interviews clients and completes assessments and other clinical documentation.
• Completes case logs on all client services and ensures that logs are entered into the electronic data management system.
• Performs regular case maintenance activities including documenting actions, making narrative entries, and preparing necessary reports.
• Consults with facility personnel and administrative field personnel; collects and analyzes data to identify needs for the assigned special services program.
• Ascertains resources outside of Start when necessary to meet client's specific needs.
• Maintains a clear driving record to drive company vehicles for client transportation.
• Attends daily staff meetings and supervision.
• Assists ACT team and ACT Coordinator with additional duties, oversight, or specific functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in social services field (required)
• Master's Degree (preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of training or experience in vocational services, employment, or relevant social services (required)
• Be over 18 years of age
• Possess a valid Louisiana driver's license or Louisiana State ID (required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Google Suite

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in teaching or training
• Knowledge of behavioral health symptoms and interventions

Benefits

• 403(b) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Loan forgiveness
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Referral program