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Peckham Inc. - IEARN Employment Specialist

SUMMARY

Peckham is a mission-driven, award-winning social enterprise where we strive to provide world-class vocational rehabilitation to persons with disabilities and/or barriers to employment while providing excellent customer service to a diverse range of customers. One of Peckham’s core values is “People matter to us – A WHOLE LOT”, demonstrating our commitment to our people and the communities we serve. We strive to be people-centered in all we do.To manage caseload for the Eaton County Immediate Employment Assistance Resource Network Program (I-EARN) and provide instruction related to work/employability skills as well as life skills. This position assists participants who are homeless and unemployed in Eaton County to reduce employment barriers and obtain/maintain employment. Work with Peckham interdepartmental team including all of Peckham's social enterprises, Human Resource, and Payroll to expand work opportunities, monitor participant’s progress, and enhance the quality of services provided. Work with community partners and referral sources to support coordinated care.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage referrals to the program, pre-intake information meetings, and determination of participant eligibility for program.

• Schedule and facilitate program intakes and orientations.

• Maintain communication and follow-up with referral sources.

• Process initial intake documents; maintain electronic case files for program participants.

• Maintain participant files for Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

• Curriculum development and instruction to address/reduce participant employment barriers and to increase work/job skills needed to obtain employment.

• Curriculum development and instruction of life skills necessary to increase self-sufficiency.

• Write Individualized Program Plans, observation notes, progress reports, Individual Eligibility Evaluations as appropriate, and program summaries for program participants

• Partner with Peckham Supervisors in monitoring participants progress and make recommendations for transfers to applicable

• Peckham, referrals to Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS), or other programs

• Manage, purchase, distribute and track Supportive Services.

• Prepare monthly support service financial report.

• Track Peckham goals/ outcomes, HUD goals/outcomes

• Provide 45 day retention services for participants transferred to the Transitional Services Program and for those who obtain community employment.

• Attend Inter-Agency Case Manager Meetings bi-monthly, participate in Project

• Connect planning/attendance, and attend various other meetings related to coordinated case management.

• Weekly/Monthly Assist in providing data for completion of HUD Annual Performance Report, and HUD Grant Application

• Efficiently manage computer files using Microsoft programs, email, and other electronic communication, reporting tools, and information

• Utilize a teamwork approach

• Assist in maintaining organization wide quality standards and continuous improvement efforts

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Promote Peckham’s vision, value, culture, and commitment to excellent customer services to all team members, staff, customers and stakeholders

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment

• Assist with coverage duties of other Peckham Programs

• Other related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or eight years equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• This position requires passing and maintaining security background checks.

• Must have access to reliable transportation.

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy cultural diversity in the workplace.

• Maintain an unrestricted driver's license and possess a clear driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefer education in rehabilitation counseling, social work, or equivalent.

• NCRC equivalency: 5-4-5.

• Previous experience with Homeless Services helpful.

• Previous experience with curriculum development and instruction helpful.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case by case basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.

PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:

• Click HERE (https://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory) and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you

• Click HERE (https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/american-job-centers.aspx) and you will be directed to the American Jobs Center (AJC) finder to locate a center near you

• Email us at careers@peckham.org

• Call us at (517) 316-4000

• Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm)

  Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Business Line:

Human Services

Location:

Lansing, MI

Worker Sub-Type:

Staff Member