INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENT & SUPPORT WORKER
- Description of Work
The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Worker, under general review of various HealthWest supervisors, conducts job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the individual served, following the principles of the Individual Placement and Support model of supported employment. The IPS Worker provides individualized support in maintaining employment; communicates regularly with employment services, staff, contract agencies, and other treatment team members to assist in coordinating and integrating employment services with other treatment; and completes all required reports, paperwork and billing documentation. The IPS Worker provides education and support to employers as agreed upon by individuals that may include negotiating job accommodations and follow-along contact with the employer. The IPS Worker assists individuals in obtaining information about their benefits and how benefits will be affected by employment and performs other related duties as assigned.
- Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications
1. Possess an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field; AND Have a minimum of two (2) years' experience in one or a combination of job placement, job development, job coaching, or other related activities, business experience related to marketing/sales, working with seriously emotionally disturbed youth or persons with serious mental illness; OR
Be a high school graduate or have a certificate of completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test; AND Have a minimum of four (4) years' experience in one or a combination of job placement, job development, job coaching, or other related activities, business experience related to marketing/sales, working with seriously emotionally disturbed youth or persons with serious mental illness.
2. Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
3. Bilingual candidates highly desired.
4. Possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
5. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.- Physical Conditions / Work Location
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activity requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
An IPS Worker works within the offices and program locations of HealthWest, with considerable travel required throughout the County by use of personal resources. Work hours may include hours outside of an 8-5 schedule.- Additional Information
EVALUATION CONTENT
Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.
APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.
MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THATRECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE
Non-bargaining employees will become eligible for County benefits the first of the month following one (1) full month of continuous employment.
Medical Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan
Single Plan: $1,400 Deductible, $675 Employer Contribution.
2 or more people: $2,800 Deductible, $1,350 Employer Contribution
Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefits
No Employee Premium Contributions Per Pay
Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible)
High Deductible Plan (HD)* This plan is only optional if the employee is not eligible for the HSA
Single Plan: $500 Deductible
2 or more people: $1,000 Deductible
No Employee Premium Contributions Per Pay
Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentDental Insurance 15% employee premium contribution
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentVision Insurance 15% employee premium contribution
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentRetirement Defined Contribution (DC) Pension through MERS of Michigan with 3% employer and 4.5% employee contribution. There is a 6 year graduated vesting for the employer contribution. Retiree Insurance Healthcare Savings Account (HCSP) through MERS of Michigan, employer 3% contribution. Vesting requirement of 6 years. Life Insurance and AD & D Equal to employee annual salary to next highest $1,000. Max $200,000
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentLong Term Disability No cost to the employee, employer paid at 66 2/3% of salary after 6 month waiting period
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentSick Leave 10 days per year, accumulated .385 days. per pay period
Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available to use on the 90th day of employment.Annual Leave 13 days, accumulated .500 days per pay period. Increasing to maximum of 24 days with 20 years of eligible County service, see Personnel Rules for accumulation chart.
Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available to use upon completion of six months of continuous eligible County service.Sick/Annual Leave Cash Payout Employee may elect up to 40 hours of accumulated vacation and/or sick time to be paid as cash. Future accruals only. Personal Days 2 days per fiscal year, unused days will be forfeited
Available upon completion of six months of continuous eligible County serviceHolidays 12 days
COLA/Longevity All employees are eligible for COLA based on the CPI and must be in pay status as of 12/1. Payment of $250 after 5 years of continuous service as of 12/1. Each subsequent year of service will add $50 to the payment. Maximum payment amount is $1,250 Voluntary Benefits
(100% employee paid)Aflac, 457 Investment options, Section 125 (available for Health and Childcare reimbursement), Voluntary Life Insurance
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentPublic Student Loan Forgiveness County employees may be eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) & Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF). Eligibility is determined by the U.S. Department of Education. Wellness Program Muskegon County offers a holistic wellness program which focuses on the five areas of wellness: physical, financial, social/emotional, community and career wellbeing.
Muskegon County
Muskegon, MI