IPS Team Leader

Easterseals PORT Health, a non-profit service provider in North Carolina & Virginia, is seeking a dedicated, people-oriented IPS Employment Team Leader to join our team. This Full-Time opportunity Mon-Fri, with competitive salary and full benefits. Community-based role requires travel throughout Raleigh and surrounding area. If you're looking for a fun, rewarding opportunity, then we're looking for you.

Full-Time Schedule:

• Monday-Friday; Flexible scheduling
• Community based setting, hybrid schedule

What We’re Looking For:

• The IPS Team Leader’s primary duties are to provide leadership in direct service for the IPS team, to ensure that jobs are secured for individuals with disabilities who are served and supported by the IPS team. Ensure that services are provided according to the service definition and IPS Fidelity Model. In this position, the IPS Team Leader serves as an integral part of the management team in the daily operation of the supported employment program.
• Provide leadership in the implementation of direct services and supports for the IPS team.
• Clinical supervision and oversight to all IPS employment staff for each individual receiving the IPS employment services.
• Provide training for all members of the IPS team prior to services being delivered and/or ensure that all required training is in compliance with the service definition, rules and regulation, and Easter Seals UCP policy.
• Assist individuals in mastering skills and meeting production standards. Employment Support Professionals may be required to assist in performing an individual’s job duties to maintain necessary production as well as model work behavior.
• Facilitate collaboration with Vocational Rehabilitation services as needed to ensure seamless service provision.
• Supervisory Responsibility: Supervise IPS Team providing oversight of the programs’ staff, including but not limited to: recruitment, screening, hiring, training, and supervision.

How You’ll Benefit: We offer competitive benefits to benefits eligible positions.

Our Benefits include:

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA).
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed.
• Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power!

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree from a college or university accredited by an entity approved by USDOE or CHEA which meets the criteria for MHQP status.
• Knowledge of the labor market and community service agencies.
• Previous work experience with comprehensive clinical assessments (CCA's) and writing Personalized Plans (PCP's)
• Skilled in developing and writing task analysis, systemic job training, and supported employment.
• Must hold current, unrestricted, state appropriate driver’s license and valid vehicle insurance.
• Must be willing to support this community-based program and travel throughout the assigned delivery area as needed.

About Easterseals PORT Health:

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Our working environment supports employee and client health with a ‘no tobacco’ use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.

We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!