IPS Case Manager

The Elizabeth Layton Center is seeking a qualified Individual Placement Support (IPS) Case Manager to serve our community.If you want to work in a vibrant and supportive environment, ELC is the place for you This is a dual-county position, requiring the ability to work in and travel between both Franklin and Miami Counties.

Who we are:

Elizabeth Layton Center is a growing community mental health center with locations in Franklin and Miami Counties, Kansas. Our mission is simple: to provide comprehensive and integrated behavioral health services for the communities we serve.

We are honored to be designated a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), 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. ELC specializes in working with underserved populations, especially Medicaid and Medicare eligible clients, to meet the growing needs unique to their situation and life experiences.

What we offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Program
• Generous PTO
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Wellness Program
• A Compassionate, Supportive Team Culture
• Opportunities for Professional Development
• Healthy Work/Life Balance

SUMMARY

The IPS Case Manager will provide case management services to consumers with mental illness who are seeking stable employment. This position will coordinate with clinicians to assist clients by providing information about employment, as well as connecting clients 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 in the community, residence, vocational site, program site or other community settings.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitates care coordination between client and local businesses with the goal of obtaining employment for client
• Builds and maintains positive relationship with local business and social services partners
• Provides 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 skills
• Attends weekly individual and group supervisions
• Attends mental health treatment team meetings weekly to support and empower client on symptom self-management so that the client can obtain and maintain employment
• Develops 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 needed
• Collaborates with the Social Security Administration and a benefit planner to ensure consumer continues to receive benefits in compliance with work requirements
• Stays informed about the current local job market, and makes 6 or more new contacts per week for job development
• Meet with Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists monthly
• Meets direct service expectations, deadlines for paperwork and reports, and provides quality documentation
• Works in conjunction with other mental health center staff
• Provides supportive intervention when needs arise outside of scheduled hours
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee
• Complies with ELC policies and procedures

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience necessary to meet State of Kansas licensing regulations
• Possesses the minimum qualifications as documented in the Kansas Case Management Program Standards
• Familiarity with mental health theory and practice
• Current KS driving license with clean driving record
• Incumbent must pass a security check as required by Medicaid Regulations

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

• Relates a positive approach to complex mental health issues
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, community agencies, and consumers
• Ability to be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences
• Ability to safely perform major job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Join us in our commitment to equality and diversity as an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We consider all applications irrespective of race, marital status, sex, age, skin color, religion, nationality, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Take the next step in your career journey with us – apply today and become part of a team where your contributions truly matter