IPS Team Leader/North Suburbs

The IPS Team Leader

The IPS Team Leader is a part of the management structure and is responsible for the direct supervision of all the members of the team in order to ensure quality service delivery to consumers in accordance with the principles of supported employment evidenced based practice.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assumes the leadership role within the program's assigned team and in the daily monitoring of implementation of evidence-based practices. Models evidence-based practices and recovery to ensure team adherence and understanding to fidelity scales. Ensures that 60% of services are provided in the member's natural setting.
• Under the direct supervision of a QMHP or LPHA, gathers member information and assesses the need for service, makes recommendations for treatment, identifies and investigates existing natural resources and supports, explains options available to the member and assists in the application process.
• Actively leads and oversees the activities of team staff members providing outreach, case management, social, vocational, education, physical well-being, and residential services and programming and other services and supports provided by the treatment team.
• Meets required productivity targets and completes all documentation within assigned time frames. Monitors and coaches staff on meeting productivity measures.
• Monitors member attendance and/or occupancy on the team so that case assignments, transitions and closures are handled effectively and efficiently.
• Reviews all required documentation. Maintains the quality, validity, and confidentiality of individual case records according to CARF, Medicare, Medicaid standards and agency traditions. Assures that all assigned documentation is completed accurately, on time and is organized in a systematic manner.
• Assists with special tasks as assigned, including but not limited to: representing the agency at meetings, conferences, supervising students/interns, orienting and training new staff.
• Conducts annual evaluations in a timely manner for all team staff. Develops specific goals and objectives and provide the method and opportunity for each team staff to succeed in their professional development. May supervise subordinate clinical/administrative levels 6-10 of the assigned team, program, and/or department.
• Participates in the hiring sequence of the agency and make recommendations on the hiring or termination of team staff.
• Follows agency standards regarding clinical supervision.
• Assists Program Director with the development and monitoring of Performance Improvement Plans for staff not consistently meeting agency standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• One (1) - two (2) years clinical experience
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Computer proficiency, including the ability to use email, navigate and enter notes into electronic medical records and working knowledge of pertinent software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of group dynamics required.

Skills/Certifications:

• Current and valid Driver's License required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Daily access to a personal vehicle
• Valid driver's license
• Willingness to provide transportation to members of the program.
• Must obtain and maintain liability car insurance of
  
  
  
  • $100,000 per person bodily injury
  • $300,000 per accident
  • $100,000 property damage
  
  
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Pay - $58,800.00 - $63,200.00
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy (Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days)
  
  
  
  • Dental insurance, vision insurance,4 medical insurance plans
  
  
  
  
  • 403(b) retirement plans with 3% employer match
  
  
  
  
  • Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
  
  
  
  
  • Mileage reimbursement
  
  
  
  
  • Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)
  
  
  
  
  • Public service loan forgiveness
  
  
  
  
  • Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
  
  
  
  
  • Reimbursement for licensure and licensure renewal
  
  
  
  
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