Employment Specialist

Peckham; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham, Inc. is seeking an Employment Specialist in Lansing, MI to build strong relationships with local businesses and employers.

You will provide comprehensive services to individuals with disabilities, guiding career exploration, assessment, planning, job readiness training, and placement support. The role focuses on outreach, collaboration with care teams, and ongoing support to promote long-term success for clients and employers, with travel up to 75% and a commitment to inclusive hiring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 1–2 years of experience in workforce development or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time and maintain reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain partnerships with employers to identify job opportunities for clients with disabilities.
• Advocate for inclusive hiring practices and educate businesses about benefits of employing individuals with disabilities.
• Conduct regular outreach to businesses through in-person visits, networking events, calls, and emails.
• Assess employer needs and match with suitable candidates for a good fit for both client and business.
• Collaborate with case managers and job coaches to support job placement and retention.
• Provide employers with disability awareness training, workplace accommodation guidance, and ongoing post-placement support.
• Track employer contacts, job leads, and outcomes in the client management system.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

*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.**To ensure full consideration for a staff position, please attach a resume to your application so we can gain a complete view of your experiences*Peckham, Inc. - Employment SpecialistPOSITION SUMMARYThe Employment Specialist plays a vital role in creating inclusive employment opportunities by building strong relationships with local businesses and employers. This position provides comprehensive support to individuals with disabilities through career exploration, assessment, planning, job readiness training, and job placement services. The Employment Specialist serves as a connector and advocate—engaging in outreach, fostering collaboration, and ensuring ongoing support to promote long-term success for both employers and employees in the community.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:Develop and maintain partnerships with employers to identify job opportunities for clients with disabilities.Advocate for inclusive hiring practices and educate businesses about the benefits of employing individuals with disabilities.Conduct regular outreach to businesses through in-person visits, networking events, phone calls, and emails.Assess employer needs and match them with suitable candidates, ensuring a good fit for both the client and the business.Collaborate with case managers, job coaches, and other team members to support clients through job placement and retention.Provide employers with disability awareness training, workplace accommodation guidance, and ongoing support post-placement.Track employer contacts, job leads, and outcomes in the client management system.Provide a continuum of highly individualized career exploration, assessment, evaluation, and consultation services to people with disabilities or other barriers to employment.Provide job preparedness and job seeking skills training to individuals in the areas of job applications, phone etiquette, resume development, interviewing skills and job search methods.Maintain case file documentation including progress notes, service plans, progress reports and final reports.Monitor program utilization, complete program billing, and generate program evaluation data.OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMaintain a safe, clean, and welcoming living environment.Promote Peckham’s vision, values, and mission to all stakeholders.Assist with maintaining organizational-wide quality standards.Perform other related duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in a related field or 1-2 years of experience of experience in workforce development, sales, recruitment, or a related fieldAbility to demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.Comfortable with public speaking and advocating in both individual and group settingsMust have access to reliable transportation to travel to various sites and employers and also maintain an unrestricted driver’s license and possess a satisfactory driving record per company auto insurance requirements.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of disability employment services, vocational rehabilitation, or inclusive hiring practices is a plus.Travel RequirementsThis role requires travel to offsite locations up to 75% of the time.COMPETENCIESBuilding Strong RelationshipsCommunicationConstructive Feedback and Giving CorrectionDeveloping a Successful TeamInitiative- Self MotivationTraining, Mentoring, and CoachingTrustworthyUse of TechnologyPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe general nature of this position operates in a professional office environment. The environment has standard office lighting, temperature, and noise levels. The role involves prolonged periods working on a computer and engaging in virtual or in-person meetings. Additionally, it also requires the ability to sit for extended periods, use standard office equipment, and perform repetitive tasks such as typing and data entry. The role may involve light lifting (up to 20 pounds) and occasional standing or walking.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEREEO/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 NOTICEFederal 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:Email us at [e-mail] us at [phone]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 ServicesLocation:Lansing, MIWorker Sub-Type:Staff Member