Assist individuals with serious mental illness or substance use disorders in preparing for employment and independent living. Collaborate with community agencies and employers to build supportive relationships for clients aged 18 to 64.
Requirements summary
Requires a bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences or equivalent experience, along with a valid Kansas driver's license. Candidates must have experience working with mentally ill or homeless populations and pass background screenings.
ServicesSchedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm The Mission We believe that meaningful employment is a cornerstone of recovery and independence. As an Employment & Community Transition Specialist, you won’t just be managing a caseload; you will be a bridge-builder. You will work specifically with individuals navigating mental health challenges, vocational objectives, educational objectives, addiction recovery, and overcoming homelessness, helping them secure competitive employment that fundamentally improves their quality of life. This is a Fidelity-Based Practice using the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) model. We are looking for a proactive professional who thrives on outcomes and enjoys representing our agency to the broader Kansas business community.
What
You’ll
Do
Business
Engagement &
Networking: Act as a brand ambassador. You’ll spend significant time in the community, developing partnerships with area employers to create job opportunities for the individuals we serve.
Specialized
Case
Management: Manage a focused caseload of 20–25 individuals. You’ll help them overcome specific barriers to employment—from navigating social security benefits to finding housing and stable food sources.
Fidelity &
Outcomes: Follow evidence-based curriculums to ensure our program meets high-performance standards. You’ll track progress using Excel, PowerPoint, program specific fidelity paperwork and our Electronic Health Record (Avatar).
Advocacy
Represent the agency at the local and statewide level, participating in IPS focus groups, stakeholder meetings, team meetings and ensuring our patients have a voice in the local labor market.
Holistic
Support: Provide crisis intervention and assertive outreach. If a client has a specific worry, crisis, or initiative, you are the person who knows how to pivot and solve that immediate crisis while keeping the long-term goal of employment in sight.
Who
You
Are
Experienced: You have a solid background in mental health, addictions, housing or social services. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in delivering person centered care through mental health social services; we need someone who understands the nuances of serious mental illness and homelessness.
Personable &
Persuasive: You have a "business-like" mentality when talking to employers but a "person-centered" heart when working with clients.
Outcome-Driven: You enjoy seeing tangible results and are comfortable being held to high standards of practice.
Tech-Savvy: You’re proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and comfortable learning Electronic Health Records (EHR).
Full-time team members receive a strong benefits package, including: Affordable Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after one year Generous PTO accruals Company-paid life and disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Delta Dental of Kansas Vision coverage Health Savings Account with employer contribution Flexible Spending Account Bereavement leave Plus more benefits that support your well-being and growth
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, or a related field. (We highly value relevant field experience and will consider it alongside educational background).
Certifications
SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) certification or experience as a Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Benefits Counselor is a major plus.
Knowledge
Familiarity with KansasWorks, Fidelity Based Practices, or community-based resources in the Wichita/Newton area is preferred.
Spirit
A willingness to adapt, learn, and "do what it takes" to help our clients succeed.
