IPS Supported Employment Specialist

Work can be an essential step on the path to recovery. Our Agency is seeking a fully engaged person who can craft attention-grabbing resumes, coach individuals in preparation for an interview, teach and reinforce the basic skills of getting and keeping a job, and much more.

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Supported Employment Specialist collaborates closely with the Supported Employment Supervisor to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining competitive, meaningful employment aligned with their individual vocational goals. This role involves developing personalized employment plans and interventions in partnership with the client and a multidisciplinary treatment team. As a community-based position, the Supported Employment Specialist actively engages with local businesses to educate employers about the program, build strong community relationships, and identify inclusive employment opportunities that support client success.

What is Supported Employment?

Supported Employment (SE) is a recovery-oriented and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) that helps people with mental illnesses find and keep meaningful jobs in the community. Jobs exist in the open labor market, pay at least minimum wage, and are in work settings that include people who are not disabled.

SE for people with mental illnesses can be referred to as Individual Placement & Support (IPS). "Every person with a serious mental illness is capable of working competitively"(SAMSHA).

What is an Evidenced-Based Practice Program?

SE is an Evidenced-Based Practice, meaning it is a treatment that has been researched and found to have effective outcomes.

Basic Position Requirements :

Assist clients in identifying vocational goals and obtaining information about their benefits.

Provide individualized follow-along supports, job development services and other services as identified as part of the Supported Employment model.

Assists team members in thinking about employment for clients who have not been referred for supported employment services

Provides education and support to employers.

Maintains accurate and timely documentation in accordance with all applicable Agency and state policies and guidelines

Participates in team and staff meetings and collaborates individually with treatment team members to ensure the integration of vocational services with mental health treatment.

Education :

Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in education and experience.

Experience :

Previous human services experience preferred.

Required Skills :

Excellent organizational and communications skills

Excellent customer service skill.

Excellent computer skills and knowledge. of Microsoft Office.

Ability to learn necessary computer and technical skills essential to the position and Agency needs.

Preferred Skills :

Knowledge of and experience with electronic medical record

Prior experience in a community mental health environment

Physical Requirements :

Ability to access all Agency sites

Other :

Must have a valid driver's license

Ability to obtain and maintain Agency and / or State of New Hampshire required background check(s)

Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the ability to maintain that confidence

Be a part of our team.

West Central provides a generous benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, local discounts, paid holidays and paid time off!

Ask us about creative work schedules, remote / hybrid work, full-time / part-time, geographic options, different shifts, job sharing, even cross-functional work to keep things interesting!

We are committed to continuous improvement of our employees. We provide ongoing education through e-Learning, in-service programs presented by internal staff and external presenters. CEUs are available for most in-service programs.

Loan Repayment Program : As a nonprofit organization providing services to underserved populations, you may be eligible to participate in the following loan assistance programs :

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Agency Student Loan Assistance Program - eligible up to $10,0000 over 3 years

For over forty years, West Central Behavioral Health, a community mental health organization, has dedicated itself to"...promote, preserve and strengthen the mental health and quality of life in our community.” To accomplish this, West Central has assembled a team of talented professionals. Working together toward a common goal, our staff served nearly 2,700 children, adolescents and adults last year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran- and Recovery-Friendly Workplace!