IPS Employment Specialist

IPS Employment Specialist

Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (no weekends, nights, or major holidays)

Full-time (40/hour per week)

Locations available: Morristown, TN, In-Person

Who we are:

Cherokee Health Systems is a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center caring for over 70,000 patients across 13 counties in Tennessee. We provide integrated primary medical, behavioral, dental, optometry, and clinical pharmacy services through our nationally recognized integrated model of care. We are committed to serving our mission to care for all, regardless of ability to pay, through innovation, excellence, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help individuals with mental health conditions or disabilities find and maintain competitive employment.
• Build relationships with employers to create job opportunities that match clients’ skills and interests.
• Assist clients in job searching, applications, resume building, and interview preparation. 
• Work one-on-one with clients to identify strengths, work preferences, and career goals.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Will be required to complete initial IPS training.
• Familiarity with the mental health services field is preferred.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and networking skills.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a nonprofit organization focused on community health that values your work/life balance.
• Work with a dedicated team of professionals.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive PTO package.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.