Vocational Services Program Aide

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Peckham Inc. - Vocational Services Program Aide

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vocational Services Program Aide position provides vocational support for all team members and Human Services staff that support Business Services line of business . Pr imary responsibilities will be scanning documents, assisting team members in training, following up on team member goals, providing triage support, implementing behavioral techniques , monitoring, and documenting client progress, providing daily feedback and case notes for team members, collaborating with team members/V ocational Services Specialists / supervisors, assessing for accommodations, and providing first line support.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Monitor client progress by speaking with team member , V ocational Services Specialists , and supervisors

Provide intensive one-on-one job training assistance to clients to help them learn new jobs and enhance their skills on existing jobs

Communicate effectively with V ocational Services Specialists , supervisors, trainers, and other stakeholders

Provide direct feedback and training to team members regarding work readiness, work beh aviors, and work skills

Assist with crisis intervention with team members

Assist team members with CIP goal completion and Action Plans after progressive discipline

Scanning Phoenix documents and completing file reviews

Completing employment verifications for team member requests

Assisting team members with background evaluation/investigation support

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Provide intensive one-on-one job training assistance to team members to help them learn new jobs and enhance their skills on existing jobs

Write case no tes regarding team member’s progress

Maintain a positive relationship with all work-related professionals ( V ocational Services Specialists , supervisors, referral sources, and operations management )

Obtain baseline information regarding work speeds, behaviors, and physical abilities/tolerances

Ass ist with new hire orientation

Provide training support for new hires and existing team members

Occasionally monitor vacant caseload in V ocational Services Specialists absence

Maintain safe and clean work environment

Promote Peckham’s vision values and services to all customers and stakeholders

Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards

Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma

1-2 years of work experience in Human Services

This position requires passing and maintaining security background checks .

Proficiency in Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel and Outlook .

Proficiency in, or ability to learn, SharePoint software .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with Workday , Microsoft Teams, or other electronic file systems

Degree or education in vocational rehabilitation, social work, psychology, or a related field

Behavior Management Training, Therapeutic Physical Intervention Training, and First Aid/CPR training preferred.

Certified Employment Support Professional, Mental Health First Aid certifications preferred, or able to obtain upon employment

Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms

Experience in mentoring, coaching, and giving feedback

Ability to manage time effectively

Ability to solve problems and work successfully on a team

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.

Business Line:

Human Services

Location:

Lansing, MI

Worker Sub-Type:

Staff Member