GO Specialist

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Peckham Inc. - GO Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Growth Opportunity (GO) Grant is a 42-month federal grant through the Department of Labor.  The GO grant will engage 160 young people (80 in each Lansing and Flint) ages 18-24 years old connected to the criminal justice system and/or impacted by community violence, to help them identify career interests, match them with educational opportunities, training, credential attainment and paid work experiences, deliver a proprietary leadership development curriculum, pair them with a caring mentor, and ultimately set them on a path to obtaining living-wage jobs.  The GO Specialist is responsible to provide comprehensive hard and soft skill employment readiness services and Cognitive Behavioral Interventions Employment (CBI-EMP) curriculum to participants. This person will coordinate with program partners to complete the intake process, initial goal setting, and assess needs to help participants meet their vocational goals. Case Management will include crisis intervention, coaching, CBI-EMP Skills and Life Skill Classes, family intervention services, supportive services, and job development. This individual will pull together internal and external resources to provide the best support possible.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide person-centered case management services to GO participants
• Deliver one-on-one coaching, crisis intervention and/or training with program participants
• Primary Instructor for CBI-EMP skills, resume development, interview preparation, and life skills discussions
• Provide needed social supports including obtaining personal documents, driver’s licenses, housing support, coordinating with other social service agencies, and public benefits
• Guide each participant through the creation of their Life Map
• Work with program staff to coordinate appropriate referrals to community partners including Community Mental Health, Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Michigan Works!, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
• Maintain strong relationships with Violence Prevention Partners and mentors
• Develop and maintain community employment placements and complete follow up support
• Maintain an accurate record of participant progress, engagement, services, and incentives
• Regular communication with parole/probation officers to coordinate support services and program activities
• Complete transition plan and 12 month follow up services for each participant

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process initial intake documents; Develop and maintain electronic case files for program participants
• Communicate with community agencies and provide information about community resources to enhance support services for program participants
• Conduct orientation sessions for new program participants
• Work with an interdepartmental team to monitor participants’ progress and enhance the quality of services provided
• Research and build resources and team knowledge to help Team Members navigate community resources and internal resources so they can develop independence and self-sustainability
• May attend community and Peckham events throughout the year
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Assist in the training of people with disabilities as needed
• Promote Peckham’s vision, values, and services with highest integrity and ethics to all customers and stakeholders
• Assist in maintaining organization wide quality standards
• Miscellaneous related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services another related field.  
  • Or 3-5 years of related experience
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy cultural diversity in the workplace
• Must have understanding of public policy and applicable human resources laws
• Ability to research and build resources through community partners and Peckham programs
• Clear understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Proficiency in, or ability to learn OnTime and Workday, or another HRIS system
• Ability to maintain and keep strict confidentiality
• This position requires passing and maintaining federal and state security background checks

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Degree or Professional Credential in a related field
• Experience providing clinical support
• Conflict Management skills and experience
• Effective Communication and Writing skills
• Mentoring and Coaching skills and experience
• Problem Solving and quality focus
• Stress Management abilities
• CBI-EMP Instructor’s Credential

COMPETENCIES

• Clinical Support
• Confidentiality
• Conflict Management
• Effective Communication
• Effective Writing
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Problem Solving
• Quality
• Stress Management

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 and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you
• Click HERE 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.

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