IPS Supported Employment Case Manager

Description The Elizabeth Layton Center is seeking an IPS Supported Employment Case Manager to join our Outpatient team in Paola, KS. If you thrive in a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive work environment, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for! Who We Are Elizabeth Layton Center (ELC) is honored to be designated a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), with locations in Ottawa and Paola, KS. CCBHCs offer a model of care focused on accessible and integrated behavioral health services. Our vision is to be recognized as the provider of choice for coordinated physical and behavioral health services in the communities we serve. ELC specializes in working with underserved populations to meet the growing needs unique to their situation and life experiences. What We Offer Competitive compensationA comprehensive benefits packageGenerous paid time offWellness resources to support your well-beingA collaborative, supportive team environmentOngoing opportunities for professional growthA healthy work-life balance Summary The IPS Case Manager will provide case management services to consumers with mental illness who are seeking stable employment. In coordination with therapeutic staff, this position will assist consumers by providing information about employment to consumers, as well as connecting consumers to employment agencies and/or opportunities with the goal of increasing the consumer’s independence, productivity, self-determination, integration, and inclusion in the community. The IPS case manager will primarily focus on providing services to consumers in consumer’s community, residence, vocational site, program site or other community settings. This position reports directly to the IPS Coordinator or designee. Major Job Responsibilities Facilitates care coordination between client and local businesses with the goal of obtaining employment for clientBuilds and maintains positive relationship with local business and social services partnersProvides individual vocational services aimed at building skills related to employment, including preparation of applications, resume writing, interview skills, appropriate employment dress codes, interpersonal skills, and other skills including but not limited to: self-esteem, confidence building, motivation, assertiveness skillsAttends weekly individual and group supervisionsAttends mental health treatment team meetings weekly to support and empower client on symptom self-management so that the client can obtain and maintain employmentDevelops an individual employment plan within 14 days of referral to the Individual Placement Support (IPS) program?Conducts on and off-site job coaching as indicated, and advocates for reasonable accommodations when neededCollaborates with the Social Security Administration and a benefit planner to ensure consumer continues to receive benefits in compliance with work requirementsStays informed about the current local job market, and makes 6 or more new contacts per week for job development?Meet with Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists monthlyMeets direct service expectations, deadlines for paperwork and reports, and provides quality documentationWorks in conjunction with other mental health center staffProvides supportive intervention when needs arise outside of scheduled hoursPerform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designeeCompletes all required trainings as assignedComplies with ELC policies and procedures ELC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and considers all applications irrespective of race, marital status, sex, age, skin color, religion, nationality, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Take the next step toward a bright future – apply today and become part of a team where your contributions truly matter! Requirements Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience necessary to meet State of Kansas licensing regulationsPossesses the minimum qualifications as documented in the Kansas Case Management Program StandardsFamiliarity with mental health theory and practiceClean driving recordIncumbent must pass a security check as required by Medicaid Regulations Knowledge, Abilities And Skills Relates a positive approach to complex mental health issuesAbility to communicate effectively orally and in writingAbility to establish effective working relationships with staff, community agencies, and consumersAbility to be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differencesAbility to safely perform major job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations