Staff positions are supportive roles providing support to our rehabilitation mission. Applicants for staff positions do not need to have a barrier to employment to be eligible for these roles.

Peckham Inc. - Career Planning and Consultation (CPC) Intern

SUMMARY

The Career Planning and Consultation (CPC) Intern position provides clerical support, and client supervision for all CPC programs, with in emphasis in our youth programs within the CPC. Primary responsibilities will be monitoring and documenting client progress, collaborating with client and production supervisors, attending meetings with clients and referring agencies, setting up informational interviews for students, and coordinating billing for services provided.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following

• Monitor client progress by speaking with client and production supervisors

• Assist in coordinating job shadows for the LINKS program students and provide transportation when necessary

• Write case notes regarding client progress

• Implement crisis intervention procedures for School to Work (STW) students

• Administer, score and interpret results of work samples, psychometric tests, and interest inventories to participants

• Assist clients with resume development and interview preparation for all youth services programs. Obtain baseline information regarding work speeds, behaviors, and physical abilities/tolerances for the STW Students

• Communicate effectively with employers, consumers, Peckham staff, and referring counselors

• Provide direct feedback and training to team members/clients regarding work readiness, work behaviors, and work skills

• Coordinate with supervisors to ensure job placements for students

• Assist in passing out and collecting 30 day STW evaluations

• Enter new client information into CIMS

• Provide support to the Youth Services Team Leader for New Student Orientations

• Maintain communication regarding student progress with the Youth Services Team Leader

• Must have access to frequent reliable transportation to work sites within Ingham County area.

  OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in the human services related field

• Strong communication skills

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

• Access to reliable transportation to community work sites and schools.

PREFERRED QUALFICATIONS

• Experience working with students, diverse populations, and/or individuals with disabilities helpful.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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:

Intern

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ABOUT PECKHAM

Peckham is a national award-winning social enterprise, recognized for its achievement in providing exceptional vocational rehabilitation for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. We accomplish our mission by working with community partners and through our own diverse business lines consisting of apparel manufacturing, warehousing, call centers, environmental services, and farming. Peckham prides itself on having a great culture which fosters a respectful, collaborative, and fun work environment. Employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, share ideas, and engage in lifelong learning. Our culture further supports our mission by encouraging flexibility, health, and wellness. Staff enjoy benefits such as generous PTO policies, modern facilities, pet friendly work sites, free fruit, fitness classes, massages available for purchase, and opportunities for flexible work arrangements.

MISSION

Peckham, a nonprofit community vocational rehabilitation organization, is a unique business and human services agency which values quality, diversity, and performance. Our mission is to provide a wide range of opportunities to maximize human potential for persons striving for greater independence and self-sufficiency. We embrace collaboration, effective resource management, and innovative approaches to achieve world-class excellence.

VISION

To prove that people with disabilities and other barriers are more than capable of delivering world-class, high-quality products and solutions.

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. EEO is Law (https://dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

Peckham participates in the E-Verify program. For more information please click follow this link (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf) ​

For information on Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER), follow this link (https://www.justice.gov/crt/case-document/file/1133936/download)

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION NOTICE

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

[1] Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. For more information on the equal employment obligations of Federal contractors, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

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