Peckham, Inc. · 16 hours ago
ROOTS Pathway Home Specialist
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expPeckham, Inc. is seeking a ROOTS Pathway Home Specialist to support individuals transitioning from incarceration. The role involves providing case management, facilitating employment readiness activities, and connecting participants with community resources to help them secure living-wage jobs post-release.
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Responsibilities
Provide person-centered case management services to ROOTS PH participants
Deliver one-on-one coaching, crisis intervention and/or training with program participants
Facilitation of the Employment Readiness Curriculum including CBI-EMP skills, resume development, interview preparation, and life skills discussions
Primary Instructor of The Kitchen Project to be delivered post release
Provide needed social supports including obtaining personal documents, driver’s licenses, housing support, coordinating with other social service agencies, and public benefits
Facilitate Work Experiences and job placements with employer partners
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
Develop and maintain community employment placements and complete follow up support
Process initial intake documents; Develop and maintain electronic case files for program participants
Maintain an accurate record of participant progress, engagement, services, and incentives
Regular communication with ICCF staff and parole/probation officers to coordinate support services and program activities
Complete transition plan and 12 months follow up services for each participant
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 the highest integrity and ethics to all customers and stakeholders
Assist in maintaining organization wide quality standards
Miscellaneous duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of cultural diversity in the workplace
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) required and 0-2 years of related experience
Or 3-5 years of related experience
Must have understanding of public policy and applicable human resources laws
Ability to research and build resources through community partners and Peckham programs
Competence with 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 and must to gain access into the ICCF
Ability to obtain Instructor access in accordance with Ingham County CF policies and guidelines
Preferred
Degree or Professional Credential in a related field
Experience providing clinical support
Comfortable working with diverse populations, including individuals who are previously incarcerated
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
Company
Peckham, Inc.
Peckham, Inc., a nonprofit community vocational rehabilitation organization, is a unique business and human services agency that values quality, diversity and performance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2MKey Investors
United States Department of Labor
2023-02-26Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Mitchell Tomlinson
President & CEO
Recent News
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2023-02-27
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