Vocational Services Specialist

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* Peckham Inc.

- Vocational Services Specialist

SUMMARY The Vocational Services Specialist provides crisis management, vocational services, case management, and human resources support to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. This position provides vocational counseling and coaching to team members to assist them in maintaining employment and providing applicable community resource referrals. The Vocational Services Specialist also provides consultation to Peckham staff to maximize the quality of on-site vocational rehabilitation services.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide intensive crisis intervention, support, and counseling for participants as needed and make recommendations for needed interventions to promote vocational success

Provide person-centered vocational support to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment

Deliver one-on-one counseling, coaching, crisis intervention, and/or training with program participants when needed and/or requested

Work to identify strategies to help team member work through everyday crisis and workplace accommodations for program participants to assist them in maximizing their vocational success

Process program-specific intake documents and maintain electronic case files for program participants

Conduct orientation sessions for new participants

Provide person-centered case management services to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment

Assist program participants in developing an individualized program plan in consideration of their vocational goals, strengths, interests, functional limitations, and potential utilization of assistive technology and other job accommodations

Work to identify strategies and appropriate assistive technology solutions for program participants to assist them in maximizing their vocational success

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Process initial intake documents;
Develop and maintain electronic case files

Provide human resources support to program participants, including new hire orientation, FMLA management, interactive process for accommodations and support with corrective action as needed

Communicate with community agencies and provide information about community resources to enhance support services for 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

Clearly and accurately document in case files

Complete required paperwork in a timely manner

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

Miscellaneous related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

MIMIMUM QUALFICIATIONSBachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Education, or a related field

Or 2-4 years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities or barriers to employment in vocational, workforce development, human services, or case management settings.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Experience assessing participant needs, developing service plans, and supporting individuals in achieving employment or career goals.

Ability to maintain accurate documentation and comply with program guidelines, reporting requirements, and confidentiality standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS1-year…