Individual Placement and Support Specialist, ACT (26739)

As an ACT Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Specialist, you will positively influence the lives of our clients by supporting them in their journey to finding meaningful employment and building a life of their choosing.

You will help individuals living with serious mental illness achieve their vocational goals by providing individualized skills training, on-site job coaching, and support in developing meaningful connections within their community.

You will do more than help people find jobs. You will open doors to new opportunities, build relationships with local employers, strengthen community connections, and support individuals in achieving greater independence and personal goals.

You will report to the Director of ACT and collaborate with the ACT team including the ACT Employment Specialist. You will work onsite and within the community through Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct employment-readiness assessments to determine client's skills, interests, and ability.
• Develop vocational skills training and interventions for clients
• Work in collaboration with the ACT team members to support treatment planning goals, safety planning and remain in compliance with agency, county, and state regulations
• Work with the ACT Employment Specialist on conducting vocational goals
• Create community partnerships across Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties, leading to job opportunities and skill development.
• Provide on-site job coaching and direct crisis intervention for clients to help navigate workplace challenges and build long-term success.
• Participate in daily meetings surrounding case reviews, crisis intervention, clinical formulation, treatment planning and additional client/program needs.
• Supporting clients in building resumes, interviewing, completing applications, and employment-related paperwork
• Lead skill building and psychosocial rehabilitation activities related to income and benefits, supporting the client with managing mental health challenges and barriers as they work toward employment goals
• Locate and attend job/career fairs with ACT clients
• Become familiar with financial options for ACT clients and create long-term financial planning goals
• Opportunities to participate in the agency training courses, that in turn support our client's needs, as assigned by Director
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 6 months’ experience with job coaching and/or job development experience required.
• Valid NYS driver's license required.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Northern Rivers Family Services is committed to keeping a safe and healthy working environment for all employees and the clients we serve. As an employee of Northern Rivers Family Services, you will be expected to perform your job in the safest possible manner and to acknowledge that safety is an important part of everyday performance. As an employee of Northern Rivers Family Services, you will adhere to all safety procedures and take part in safety program activities.