IPS Employment Support Professional
Company: RHA Health Services
Location: High Point
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
We are hiring for:
IPS Employment Support Professional
Location:
High Point, NC
Type:
Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a
satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the
lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and
people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our
team at RHA Health Services!
Job Summary
This position requires an energetic and organized person with
proven knowledge, skills and abilities in achieving quantitative
placement goals, knowledge and experience preparing clients for
employment, developing unsubsidized jobs with private and public
employers, placing clients into jobs, and providing follow-up
support services to assure job retention. Must demonstrate and
apply knowledge about disabilities, including disability and
privacy laws. Ability to communicate effectively with clients and
staff, exhibit effective customer service skills, promote client
self-advocacy skills and counseling skills. This position provides
and coordinates a wide range of supportive employment services. The
program's practice model is based on the Individual Supportive
Employment with Long-Term Vocational Supports as defined by the
Department of Justice. Assist adults with a wide range of mental
health issues and conditions in obtaining employment.
Education/Experience/Certifications/Licenses/Physical
Demands
Responsibilities
Clinical team integration (with Employment Support Professionals as
members of a clinical team); participate in ongoing collaboration
with client's treatment team for clinical consultation, employment
plan or for the development of behavioral health support
services.
Core Individual Contributor Competencies
RHA's Competencies are a reflection of our 7 Habits Culture of
Caring and Leadership
Serving the People we Support / Customers - Supports our Culture of
Caring
Has sufficient knowledge of the services and helps the people we
support or our customers enthusiastically; communicates well with
the people we support and customers and follows up as necessary is
always professional and represents the organization positively.
Accepting Responsibility - Supported by Being Proactive
Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes;
and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly
discusses his or her actions and their consequences, both good and
bad.
Supporting Organizational Goals - Supported by Beginning with the
End in Mind
Actively supports organizational goals and values; aligns actions
around organizational goals; gives priority to organizational needs
and concerns when making decisions.
Managing Time - Supported by Putting First Things First
Accurately estimates time required to complete actions and
activities; adheres to schedule and timetables; sensitive to the
use of other people's time.
Supporting Co-Workers - Supported by Thinking Win-Win
Contributes to team performance by providing encouragement and
support. Helps others overcome obstacles and successfully
accomplish goals.
Attentive Listening - Supported by Seeking First to Understand,
then to be Understood
Uses active listening techniques to avoid distractions and show
interest in what the speaker has to say; is open to other
viewpoints and clarifies points of contention; demonstrates
patience while listening to others and does not interrupt.
Solving Complex Problems - Supported by 'Synergize'
Effective at thinking through complex problems and information;
uses traditional and innovative approaches to identify effective
solutions. Seeks to accept and build off the ideas of others for
solutions others may not have considered.
Pursuing Self Development - Supported by Sharpening the Saw
Demonstrates ambition and desire to move forward in his or her
career; seeks feedback on ways to increase his or her performance;
takes advantage of opportunities to build new skills and
capabilities.
The ideal candidate for the Employment Professional position must
have a flexible schedule and reliable transportation. Previous
experience preferred, but we are willing to train the right
person.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of
the above benefits
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we
provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have
protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws,
regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a
disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in
the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use
needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and
healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal
outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at
the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides
services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and
Tennessee.
Growth Horizons and Salisbury Behavioral Health are now a part of
RHA Health Services.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we
serve and support apply to join the team today.
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