Job Purpose: This position is responsible for the overall care and service delivery for bilingual or solely Spanish-speaking individuals enrolled in IPS-supported employment programs. The position promotes the value of a diversified workforce and makes known the untapped labor source to be found in the hiring of persons with disabilities. This position networks with local business and industry, creates partnerships, and presents qualified candidates from the IPS program to the appropriate employer match.

Essential Job Functions:

(Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.)

Serves as the IPS interdisciplinary team's Employment Specialist and vocational expert. Can write and read in Spanish and is able to communicate with Spanish Speakers fully. Manages an intensive caseload of up to 20 individuals with mental health and AODA barriers. Leverages braided funding to provide wrap around support for individuals participating in the program. Understand each funder's requirements and technical specifications and the services that can be provided under each umbrella. (CCS and DVR) Fully understands and practices the Eight Principles of the IPS model and is acutely aware of the 25 fidelity markers by which competency and program success are measured. Effectively creates and manages employer relationships leading to the placement of individuals served within the IPS program. Provides career assessment and exploration, as well as job preparation and development services, for individuals seeking community-based, integrated employment. Accurately completes all required documentation on time to uphold the integrity of the client record. Documentation is “person-centered” and comprehensive in nature, meeting established documentation standards and funder contractual obligations.   Maintains necessary authorizations for service and assures that activity is correctly billed to the appropriate funder at the end of each month. Interfaces with the employer, funder, client, and support persons to provide information, elicit feedback, and maintain consistent and accurate communication. Identifies and introduces assistive technology, work accommodations, and compensatory strategies to behavioral contracts as indicated to improve client presentation and/or performance. Represents MCFI and advocates for people with disabilities by participating in professional and community organizations and interacting with community partners. Perform other related duties as assigned.