Individual Placement & Support (IPS) Trainer & Fidelity Reviewer (Remote)
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a human services field (social services, education, health field, psychology, public health or related human services field), or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
- Must have already completed or be willing to complete the IPS Employment Center’s training to become an IPS trainer upon hire
- Ability to travel extensively within the State of Iowa within an assigned service region including occasional overnight travel
- Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills with a variety of audiences. Comfortable using Microsoft Office suite of computer applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), and remote conference applications (such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Go To Meeting.)
- Experience coordinating activities
- Experience working with community-based mental health and/or substance use treatment programs or in IVRS programs
- Ability to work independently and within a team and with a variety of stakeholders
- Foster and promote the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Demonstrate a belief that employment is a most beneficial recovery intervention for persons with mental illness
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience providing IPS services or supervising an IPS team
- Lived experience of mental illness is desirable, or a family member of a person with lived experience
- Certified Employment Specialist or at least 5 years’ experience providing supported employment
- Previous supervisory experience is valued
- Training or teaching experience is desired
- Knowledge about state/regional human services delivery is valued
- Ability to grasp complex issues and work for solutions is desired
- Ability to work with minimal direction and coaching, but able to ask for help, when necessary, is valued
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and education verification. Please message michael-lynch-2@uiowa.edu with any questions.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
