Job Title: IPS Employment Specialist
*2 Year fixed term contract.
You will manage a caseload of clients of people in structured treatment for drug and/ or alcohol use to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences. You will deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach (for which training will be given); providing person centred advice and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.
You will work as part of a community drug and alcohol treatment service, maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment.
Responsibilities:
1. Manage a caseload of around 25 clients in structured treatment for substance use who are motivated to start/return to work.
2. Deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach for which training will be given.
3. Meet and support clients to understand their key skills, aspirations and goals through completing a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to help them obtain and sustain competitive employment. This includes support with their job search, CV production, application forms, interview techniques and career development.
4. Assess client support needs related to work which may include benefits/welfare advice, disclosure of mental health symptoms...