Experience

Archways Inc

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IPS Specialist

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  • Engages clients and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community job settings with other workers who do not necessarily have disabilities. • Minded about helping people move into competitive jobs, regardless of active substance use disorders. • Assists clients in obtaining information about their benefits (e.g., SSI, Medicaid, etc.) and how they will be affected by employment in order for clients to make good decisions about employment opportunities. • Refers clients to benefits counseling, as needed. Helps clients report earnings, as needed. • Assesses clients' vocational functioning on ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences. • With the client's permission, provides education and support to family members. Discusses client's preference for disclosure of psychiatric status to employers. • Conducts job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the people on his/her caseload, following the principles and procedures of IPS supported employment. • Provides education and support to employers as agreed upon by clients, which may include negotiating job accommodations and follow-along contact by the employment specialist with the employer. • Provides outreach services as necessary to clients when they appear to disengage from the service. Uses a variety of methods to provide outreach. Show less