Job description

We are hiring for:

IPS Employment Support Professional

Location:

Marion, 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!

If you are looking for a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people facing mental health and substance use challenges, then join our team at RHA Health Services!

The Position: We’re looking for an IPS Employment Specialist, Qualified Professional in Behavioral Health

• Pay rate: $18-$20 based on education and experience
• Schedule: we are hiring for full time hourly positions Monday- Friday with NO on call

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree (in Human Services field) & 2 or more years full-time experience with individuals living with mental illness OR
• Bachelor Degree (Not Human Services field) & 4 or more years full-time experience with individuals living with mental illness OR
• Master’s Degree or Higher & 1 or more years full-time experience

Responsibilities:

• Assisting individuals to set and achieve goals to gain employment based on their career preferences
• Providing benefits information and support to help people maintain a high quality of life
• Facilitating relationships and serving as a link between the individual, guardians, local agencies and the community; especially as it relates to employment, benefits and independent living
• Minimizing the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms or substance use that interfere with the person’s ability to work or maintain employment, providing supportive counseling
• Linking and partnering with employers and employment agencies to find preferred job opportunities

The Location: RHA IPS Team is located in Western North Carolina, this position serves McDowell County

We offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed, and Pharmacy Insurance, and a Health Advocate service that helps employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and more
• Company-sponsored Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Physical, Emotional and Financial Wellbeing Programs
• Free diabetic and hypertension medication and supplies (for qualifying employees)
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

Why Should You Apply?

• Ability to empower people to make real meaningful change and gain employment
• Ability to work as a valued member of a dedicated team
• A great deal of on-the-job training provides the opportunity to grow clinically and professionally.
• Exposure and training with other specialties to support whole person care while growing clinical skills

About RHA Health Services:

At RHA we are all about people — both the people we serve and support and each member of our team. We provide support and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and mental health and substance use needs.

We focus on helping people live their best lives through setting and reaching personal goals, forming and sustaining meaningful community connections and relationships, achieving positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve and support, then apply to join the RHA team today!

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.

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The ideal candidate for the Employment Professional position should 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:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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