Mary Schepler Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

• Responsible for the overall operation, administration and evaluation of the Thresholds Individual Placement and Support (IPS) department including wellness of members (currently serving 306 job seekers and holders) and IPS staff (2 assistant program directors,8 team leads, 23 employment specialists, and administrative staff) • Heading IPS onboarding training for 13 staff to date; 3 team leaders and 10 employment specialists• Ongoing performance appraisal, field mentoring, addressing… Show more • Responsible for the overall operation, administration and evaluation of the Thresholds Individual Placement and Support (IPS) department including wellness of members (currently serving 306 job seekers and holders) and IPS staff (2 assistant program directors,8 team leads, 23 employment specialists, and administrative staff) • Heading IPS onboarding training for 13 staff to date; 3 team leaders and 10 employment specialists• Ongoing performance appraisal, field mentoring, addressing member and clinical concerns while supporting optimal performance and overall satisfaction of direct IPS staff • Overseeing income streams from Medicaid (currently at 102.50% of goal), DRS milestones (1.4 million-dollar budget), and additional grant supported programs in relation to programmatic expenditures and department budget Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Monitored Fidelity and provided technical assistance for 20 + IPS teams in region 1 and 2 of Illinois on behalf of the Division of Mental Health (DMH) • Trained, educated, and coordinated with state partners and community stake holders to identify new sources of sustainability and opportunities for expansion of IPS throughout the state • Coordinated regional and State-wide conferences for IPS community health care providers, Division of Rehab Services (DRS) councilors and additional… Show more Monitored Fidelity and provided technical assistance for 20 + IPS teams in region 1 and 2 of Illinois on behalf of the Division of Mental Health (DMH) • Trained, educated, and coordinated with state partners and community stake holders to identify new sources of sustainability and opportunities for expansion of IPS throughout the state • Coordinated regional and State-wide conferences for IPS community health care providers, Division of Rehab Services (DRS) councilors and additional stakeholders including Department of Human Services and Managed Care Organization staff• Connected the Illinois IPS Learning Community to the International IPS learning community and one of the founding members of International IPS EDI committee• Conducted and created trainings throughout state system including coordination of month long DMH Evidence Based Practices Virtual conference attended by over 3000 participants annually Show less

Master'S Degree, Community Development

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Theatre/Theater