Share Email Opening Title IPS Employment Support Professional (ESP) / Full -Time  Category Adult Mental Health Services   Description WHO WE ARE: Together We Achieve Better Days: Easter Seals UCP creates opportunities, promotes individual choice, and changes the lives of children and adults with disabilities by maximizing their individual potential to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. We are Accountable, Committed, and Caring. These three words guide everything we do. Our Employment Services Program has an immediate opportunity for a Full-Time Employment Support Professional (ESP) to join their team in Durham. Flexible schedule M-F with occasional weekends as needed. Follow your passion. Find your voice. Join the Easterseals UCP team. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: The IPS Employment Support Professional (ESP) performs as an integral part of the management team working with adults with mental health and/or substance use issues. The IPS Employment Support Professional's primary duties are to secure community-based employment for individuals with disabilities according to the service definition and IPS Fidelity Model. The IPS Employment Support Professional is supervised by the IPS Team Leader or designee. Engages people in Employment Services as required by the service definition and IPS Fidelity Model. Develops the Person-Centered Employment Plan for individuals assigned to him or her. Collaborates with EPS, outside behavioral health providers, families, natural supports, housing, transportation, and other community service providers who support the individual. Coordinates services and assures person-centeredness in all aspects of the service planning process. Develops holistic, integrated interventions. Accompanies individuals to job interviews and assists in filling out applications and communicating qualifications as needed. Accompanies individuals being supported to their community-based employment site to provide on-the-job training as needed. Analyzes job duties and tasks and completes a thorough job task analysis as needed. Assists individuals in mastering skills and meeting production standards. IPS EPS may be required to assist in performing an individual's job duties to maintain necessary production as well as model work behavior. Provides an average of 90% of working hours on IPS service each week. Maintains case records as required by licensing and funding entities' standards and regulations. Coordinates communication with parents, care coordinators, behavioral health providers, and other agencies serving the individuals being supported. Maintains good work habits regarding attendance, punctuality, appearance, and effective working relationships with co-workers, VR and MCO staff, employers, and individuals being supported. Coordinates services with NCDVR staff. Accepts other duties as assigned by the supervisor.   Position Requirements YOU’RE A GREAT MATCH FOR OUR TEAM IF YOU HAVE: High School diploma or equivalent accredited by the appropriate state department of education is required. A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with adults with mental health disabilities is preferred. Knowledge of the labor market and community services agencies, as well as skills in writing task analysis, systemic job training, counseling, advocacy, and supported employment, are preferred. Possesses a valid, unrestricted, state appropriate driver’s license, has a good driving record, and carries current, unrestricted vehicle insurance. Reliable transportation to work in various places around the community.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift Days   Position IPS Employment Support Professional   Division Employment   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Location Employment Durham   About the Organization Easterseals UCP has been part of the fabric of North Carolina and Virginia for 75 years. We started in counties all over NC and VA filling gaps and addressing the needs of children and adults with disabilities. Our legacy organizations Easterseals NC, United Cerebral Palsy NC, and Easterseals Virginia joined forces as Easterseals UCP to intentionally work side-by-side with more than 20,000 individuals and their families, providing the broad network of services and support they need to achieve better days. Today we are affiliated with both Easterseals, Inc. and United Cerebral Palsy Inc. Our mission is to create opportunities, promote individual choice, and change the lives of children and adults with disabilities by maximizing their individual potential to live, learn, work and play in their communities.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   SuperVFlg None Specified  HoursPerWk None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://EasterSealsUCP.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here:

 

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