Impactful Vocational Counselor & Case Manager

Peckham, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham, Inc. in Lansing, MI is seeking a Vocational Services Specialist to deliver crisis management, case management, and vocational counseling for participants with barriers to employment. You will provide one-on-one coaching, develop individualized program plans, and connect clients with community resources.

This role emphasizes person-centered supports and a commitment to Peckham’s mission and values. The position focuses on supporting individuals to achieve sustainable employment through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to work through everyday crisis management with team members.
• Ability to understand both the needs of the business line and the needs of the individual on your caseload.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy cultural diversity in the workplace.
• Ability to research and build resources through community partners and Peckham programs.

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.

Skills

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Resource research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Peckham, Inc. in Lansing, MI is seeking a Vocational Services Specialist to deliver crisis management, case management, and vocational counseling for participants with barriers to employment. You will provide one-on-one coaching, develop individualized program plans, and connect clients with community resources.

This role emphasizes person-centered supports and a commitment to Peckham’s mission and values. The position focuses on supporting individuals to achieve sustainable employment through