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MRCI IPS Employment Coordinator in Mankato, Minnesota
MRCI is looking for dependable people that enjoy working with others, can problem solve using sound common sense, and have a sense of humor. The IPS Employment Coordinator is a full-time position in the greater Mankato area with day time hours. This position will allow you to give back to the community while having flexibility, full-time benefits, training, and advancement opportunities! Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm with some flexibility Job Summary: The IPS Employment Coordinator at MRCI is responsible for providing leadership and coordination to a team of IPS Employment Specialists. This position will also support a caseload of individuals receiving Benefit Coaching Services by ensuring that their overall needs are met. Using effective coordination, the IPS Employment Coordinator ensures that the team members receive adequate IPS training to support the clients and their Mental Health treatment teams. The IPS Employment Coordinator hires staff, completes performance evaluations and provides guidance to the team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Ensures the delivery of quality and individualized services which meet vocational rehabilitation standards, CARF regulations, and IPS Grant Fidelity standards. Prepares and submits an Annual Budget and forecasting of operating expenses and equipment needs. Provide and maintain accurate program participant tracking to the IPS Team at DEED. This includes monthly and quarterly reports. Accuracy is key due to Fidelity Grant standards. Prepares and updates annual IPS Grant for ongoing IPS funding. Ensures critical information is effectively communicated with staff, treatment team, county personnel, and VRS. Staying up to date on requirements and following IPS fidelity standards in order to determine and support the planning process that best meets the needs of the participant. This includes, but is not limited to, completing monthly field mentoring with staff and attending adult mental health treatment team meetings. Facilitates reoccurring Fidelity Reviews and IPS Steering Committee meetings and assists with progress for IPS Grant Fidelity. Help benefit coaching caseload and additional employment program participants make informed decisions by helping plan for benefits and work. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with MRCI s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; providing performance feedback; rewarding, coaching, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems Follow Fidelity standards by completing monthly field mentoring with staff and attending adult mental health treatment team meetings within Fidelity standards. Starting Pay: $26.38 per hour and may vary depending on experience MRCI has a comprehensive benefits package which includes: 12 Paid Holidays Company paid access to mental health support including counseling sessions, legal, and financial resources Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 10 Vacation Days 10 Sick and Safe Days 403b Retirement with 6% company match Health Savings Account (HSA) match. MRCI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer