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Peckham Inc. - Youth Services Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Peckham Youth Specialist serves youth referred by the 30th Judicial Circuit Court - Family Division. This position is responsible for working with court-involved youth and developing a vocational training plan for each youth based on their career interests and abilities. The Youth Specialist should be comfortable with teaching young people soft skills related to the world of work. The Youth Specialist will utilize strength-based approaches motivating students and use evidence based strategies for coaching new skills. The Youth Specialist also supervises and coaches students during their daily Work Based Learning experience at Peckham.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Supervise working students daily as they work at various jobs within Peckham.

• Hold students accountable for their behavior while using pro-social and controlled behavior management practices.

• Documentation including enrollment/eligibility, on-going treatment plans, transition plans, and other relevant documents are processed according to policies and procedures.

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with referral sources, community partners, and funding sources.

• Provide meaningful vocational exploration, assessments, and support to each student.

• Compliance with program performance measures.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Develop and supervise programming for court youth - Daily

• Write detailed treatment plans, observation notes, and interim reports - Daily

• Instruct work readiness curriculum and manage classroom behavior

• Develop and conduct regular activities related to vocational training and transition planning for college or careers

• Develop and facilitate ongoing groups related to CBT Skills.

• Maintain complete case records, program evaluations and follow-up systems in accordance with CARF and Peckham, Inc. standards

• Oversee the youth programs computerized report system

• Prepare and perform orientation with new students

• Crisis intervention as needed.

• Maintain each student’s case file with regular case notes and updated treatment plans.

• Maintain safe and clean work environment

• Assist in the training of people with disabilities as needed.

• Promote Peckham’s vision, value, culture, and commitment to excellent customer services to all team members, staff, customers and stakeholders.

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

• Other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of experience Or equal amount of years of experience and education

• Passing and maintaining security background checks

• Maintain an unrestricted Michigan driver’s license and possess a clear driving record

• Comfortable facilitating curriculums

• Proficient computer skills

• Minimal travelling using the company vehicle

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training a plus

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:

Staff Member