Individual Placement Support Specialist/Supported Employment Specialist (KRCC – Perry/Letcher Centers)

Website Kentucky River Community Care

Title:  Individual Placement Support Specialist/Supported Employment Specialist (IPSS)

Company/Location:  Kentucky River Community Care/Perry and Letcher County Centers

Employment Type:  Full-Time

Credentials Required:  High School diploma GED; Bachelors’ degree in Human Services field preferred.  One year experience working with relevant youth.

Special Skills:  Knowledge of Community Resources and the ability to build and maintain positive community relationships with possible employers.

Primary Functions:

  • Weekly field mentoring on job development, career profile information gathering, and meeting with employers.
  • Meet regularly with clients starting work positions.
  • Attend weekly treatment team meetings.
  • Complete job development logs.
  • 65% of time spent in the community on behalf of clients.
  • Conduct regular, face-to-face employer contacts with those who have hiring authority.
  • Keep active client roster up to date.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Shift Days/Hours:  Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm but can be adjusted to be flexible.

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