Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Carries out the services of the IPS Supported Employment program by assisting clients in obtaining and maintaining employment that is consistent with their vocational goals. Requirements: * Bachelor\'s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other related human services field and a minimum of 3 years of experience working with individuals with mental illness. * Experience working with children, adolescents and families is required. * Working knowledge of community mental health and community services is required. * Some experience with and/or understanding of the special needs of persons who have a history of mental or emotional problems desired. * Past experience working in the human services field desired. Duties: * Must adhere to rules and laws pertaining to client and employee confidentiality. * Conducts job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the people on caseload. * Work collaboratively with community partners to ensure safer and more effective care for the individual. * Provides individualized follow-along supports to assist clients in maintaining employment. * Provides education and support to employers as agreed upon by clients that may include negotiating job accommodations and follow-along contact with the employer. * Develops an individual employment plan with the client and partner providers, and updates it quarterly. * Provides supported education, using principles similar to supported employment, for clients who express interest in education to advance their employment goals. * Experience in navigating environments where individuals may be verbally hostile. * Detail-oriented; ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork. * Must have strong computer skills to document electronic medical record, use of electronic time tracking, and ability to use Google workspace, specifically Drive, Meets, Spreadsheets, Word documents and email. * Knowledge of de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods. Experience conducting crisis debriefs.