IPS Supported Employment Specialist (Memphis, TN) Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

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MHC Memphis, TN
time type
Full time
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Posted 5 Days Ago
job requisition id

JR101004

Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals. Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee. Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis. If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you! Is responsible for developing, linking, and supporting employment and educational opportunities for identified Consumers, utilizing evidence-based models (IPS/SE).

Job Title:

IPS Supported Employment Specialist (Memphis, TN)

Schedule:

Mon-Fri, 8a-4:30p

JOB SUMMARY

Is responsible for developing, linking, and supporting employment and educational opportunities for identified Consumers, utilizing evidence-based models (IPS/SE).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and establish relationships and gain transitional and supported employment positions with agencies.
Will provide Consumer care within the parameters of the Supported Employment (SE) model.
Will provide Consumer care within the parameters of Individualized Placement Support (IPS).
Assist team members in identifying Consumers’ individual education and employment goals.
Accompany Consumers to school meetings, job interviews, and other meetings associated with C’s vocational and/or educational goals.
Participate in conferences and trainings as required.
Work with Consumers on resume building, application submissions, and employment skill enhancing tasks.
Work with Consumers in gaining and/or enhancing skills while completing tasks side by side with Consumers.
Monitor, coach, and train Consumers working in the Individual Placement and Support/Supported Employment program.
Establish and maintain communication with employers for Transitional Employment Placements in order to build professional relationships.
Develop relationships with educational institutions and resources; refer, link, and advocate for individual needs in the educational system.
Responsible for completion of all documentation as outlined by Policies and Procedures.
Attend morning and weekly team meetings as scheduled. Follow-up with the plan(s) developed in each meeting. Attend quarterly All Care Management meetings/trainings.
Train, link, and access members interested in employment according to their strengths and abilities.
Track data and statistics unique to supported employment.
Ensure timely and appropriate documentation as required by the Agency.

Other Responsibilities:

Responsible for attending all mandatory in-services, continuing education and annual health requirements
Comply with all Corporate Compliance policies, practices and procedures
Report all unethical activities to supervisor, Corporate Compliance Office, Values Hotline number or Human Resource Director
Comply with all OSHA and safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe practices or accidents to supervisor, Safety Supervisor and/or OSHA Coordinator
Will be compliant with the relevant regulations concerning the privacy and security of consumer’s protected health information (PHI) as established by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
Perform other duties as assigned
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
Follow all policies and procedures set by the Agency

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s or Associate’s from an accredited college or university in education, social work, human resources, healthcare, or disability related field of study; OR
High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience in education, social work, human resources, healthcare, or disability related field of study.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

Valid Tennessee Driver’s License
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
Personal Automobile Insurance
Transportation That Seats 4 People
Cell Phone
“F” Endorsement

ABOUT YOU

Team Oriented

• Attend team meetings
• Participate in team meetings
• Assist other team members as needed
• Aware of role they play on the team Recovery Focused
• Individualized care plans / IPS reports
• Strengths based
• Progress notes reflect quality service
• All domains are addressed with each consumer as needed
• Utilization of natural and formal supports within the community
• Patience and persistence to work through barriers
• Side by side philosophy
• Community based – is in the field regularly Time Management/Organization
• Meet deadlines
• Prepared for meetings
• Assessments and service plans are completed timely
• Progress notes are entered timely
• Plan for time off
• Prioritize well
• Self-Disciplined
• Flexible Integrity and Trust
• Honesty
• Professionalism
• Dependability
• Strong follow-through Approachability
• Engagement skills
• Crisis management skills
• Ability to give and accept feedback
• Ability to work with other departments
• Understanding and empathic
• Good listener Reporting to this

Position:

None Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:

While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS

Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in.

The following products are available:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage
Health Savings Account
Paternity and Maternity Leave
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
Pet Insurance
License renewal reimbursement
403b – Retirement Plan
Calm App for medication and generous EAP resources available
Gym membership discount
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and HRSA eligible sites available
12 Paid Holidays and generous PTO Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We’re committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. About MHC MHC was founded in Nashville, Tennessee, in response to the need for assertive community-based treatment for individuals who have required frequent inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Since 1993, MHC has been passionately helping adults with severe mental illness to live quality lives in the community with our state-of-the-art treatment and support. In 1999, MHC recognized the need to support the whole family and expanded services to include children and youth. We established our non-profit agency by merging three community organizations: Urban Case Management of Meharry Community Health Center, Continuous Treatment Team of Council of Community Services, and Mobile Crisis Team of the Crisis Intervention Center. This fusion resulted in an innovative, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary approach that addresses the specialized needs of individuals living with severe behavioral health conditions and challenges related to poverty. MHC remains the only organization in the state focused solely on this population.