ROOTS Pathway Home Specialist

Peckham, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham, Inc. in Lansing seeks ROOTS Pathway Home Specialist to support individuals returning from Ingham County Correctional Facility. You’ll guide participants through intake, develop development plans, and connect them with training and credentials. Post-release coaching and job placement are included.

The role delivers CB I-EMP curriculum in group and 1-1 settings, coordinating with partners and providing social supports to help participants reach living-wage employment goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 0-2 years of related experience or 3-5 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of cultural diversity in the workplace.
• Competence with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; proficiency with OnTime and Workday HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead intake processes, manage service requests, conduct intake appointments, and identify enrollments.
• Develop and maintain electronic case files for program participants.
• Provide person-centered case management and one-on-one coaching.
• Deliver Employment Readiness/CBI-EMP curriculum and life skills discussions.
• Instructors for post-release Employment Readiness/CBI/Life Skill classes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Communication/writing skills

Mentoring and coaching

Problem solving

Stress management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.)

Professional Credential in related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

OnTime

Workday

Job description

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Peckham Inc. - ROOTS Pathway Home Specialist

Position Summary

The ROOTS Pathway Home (ROOTS PH) Program will work with 150 people through December 31, 2028 who are returning to Lansing from the Ingham County Correctional Facility. The ROOTS PH Specialists will enroll eligible participants 20-270 days prior to their release from the ICCF. They will help participants create an Individualized Development Plan while incarcerated to identify career interests, engage in employment readiness activities, match them with educational opportunities, training, and credential attainment. Post-release, this position with support participants with paid work experiences, employment placement and retention services, and ultimately set them on a path to obtaining living-wage jobs. The ROOTS PH Specialists will deliver Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Employment (CBI-EMP) curriculum to participants both in group and 1-1 settings. This position is responsible for the intake process, initial goal setting, and social supports service delivery to help participants meet their vocational goals. This will include crisis intervention, coaching, CBI-EMP Skills Classes, family intervention services, and case management. This individual will pull together internal and external resources to provide the best support possible.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead program activities related to the initial intake process; including managing requests for services and referrals, holding intake appointments, and identifying appropriate enrollments
• Develop and maintain electronic case files for program participants
• Provide person-centered case management services to ROOTS PH participants
• Deliver one-on-one coaching, crisis intervention and/or training with program participants
• Facilitation of the Employment Readiness Curriculum including CBI-EMP skills, resume development, interview preparation, and life skills discussions
• Primary Instructor of Employment Readiness/CBI/Life Skill classes post release
• Provide needed social supports including obtaining personal documents, driver’s licenses, housing support, coordinating with other social service agencies, and public benefits
• Facilitate Work Experiences and job placements with employer partners
• Work with program staff to coordinate appropriate referrals to community partners including Community Mental Health, Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Michigan Works!, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
• Develop and maintain community employment placements and complete follow up support
• Maintain an accurate record of participant progress, engagement, services, and incentives
• Regular communication with ICCF staff and parole/probation officers to coordinate support services and program activities
• Complete transition plan and 12 months follow up services for each participant

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Communicate with community agencies and provide information about community resources to enhance support services for program participants
• Conduct orientation sessions for new 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
• 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
• Assist in maintaining organization wide quality standards
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of cultural diversity in the workplace
• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) required and 0-2 years of related experience
• Or 3-5 years of related experience
• Must have understanding of public policy and applicable human resources laws
• Ability to research and build resources through community partners and Peckham programs
• Competence with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Proficiency in, or ability to learn OnTime and Workday, or another HRIS system
• Ability to maintain and keep strict confidentiality
• This position requires passing and maintaining federal and state security background checks
• Ability to obtain Instructor access in accordance with Ingham County Correctional Facility policies and guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or Professional Credential in a related field
• Experience providing clinical support
• Comfortable working with diverse populations, including individuals who are previously incarcerated
• Conflict Management skills and experience
• Effective Communication and Writing skills
• Mentoring and Coaching skills and experience
• Problem Solving and quality focus
• Stress Management abilities
• CBI-EMP Instructor’s Credential

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.

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Business Line

Human Services

Location

Lansing, MI

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Member