IPS Employment Specialist ACT Team

Unity House • Troy, NY • Posted June 04, 2026

About the Role

Full Time Hourly
Troy, NY, US

Salary Range: $22.52 To $23.66 Annually



This is a unique opportunity to assist Unity House of Troy’s vulnerable populations through meaningful, recovery-oriented employment services. The Individual Placement Support (IPS) Employment Specialist is a core member of the ACT Team and is responsible for helping individuals with serious mental illness obtain and maintain competitive employment and pursue educational goals using the evidence-based IPS model.

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Key Responsibilities

+ Actively collaborate with the ACT Team and other Unity House programs to develop, implement, and monitor individualized employment services.

+ Provide direct support to participants seeking competitive employment, including resume development, completing job applications, and supporting the interview process.

+ Assist participants with educational services, including coordination an...