GO Specialist

Peckham, Inc.•Flint, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The GO Specialist supports Peckham Inc.’s 42-month Growth Opportunity (GO) federal grant through the Department of Labor. The program engages 160 young people ages 18–24 in Lansing and Flint who are connected to the criminal justice system and/or impacted by community violence. It helps participants identify career interests, access education and training, earn credentials, participate in paid work experiences, complete leadership development, connect with mentors, and work toward living-wage employment. The GO Specialist provides comprehensive hard- and soft-skill employment readiness services and delivers the Cognitive Behavioral Interventions Employment (CBI-EMP) curriculum. The role coordinates participant intake, goal setting, and needs assessment with program partners, and provides case management that may include crisis intervention, coaching, classes, family intervention services, supportive services, and job development. The Specialist draws on internal and external resources to support participants’ vocational goals. This staff position has no supervisory responsibilities and is located in Flint, Michigan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or another related field, or 3–5 years of related experience.
Excellent interpersonal skills and enjoyment of cultural diversity in the workplace.
Understanding of public policy and applicable human resources laws.
Ability to research and build resources through community partners and Peckham programs.
Clear understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Proficiency in, or ability to learn, OnTime and Workday or another HRIS system.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Must pass and maintain federal and state security background checks.

Nice To Haves

Degree or professional credential in a related field.
Experience providing clinical support.
Conflict management skills and experience.
Effective communication and writing skills.
Mentoring and coaching skills and experience.
Problem-solving skills and quality focus.
Stress management abilities.
CBI-EMP Instructor’s Credential.

Responsibilities

Provide person-centered case management services to GO participants.
Deliver one-on-one coaching, crisis intervention, and/or training to program participants.
Serve as the primary instructor for CBI-EMP skills, resume development, interview preparation, and life-skills discussions.
Provide social supports, including help obtaining personal documents and driver’s licenses, housing support, coordination with social service agencies, and access to public benefits.
Guide each participant through creation of their Life Map.
Coordinate referrals with program staff and community partners, including Community Mental Health, Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Michigan Works!, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Maintain relationships with Violence Prevention Partners and mentors.
Develop and maintain community employment placements and provide follow-up support.
Maintain accurate records of participant progress, engagement, services, and incentives.
Communicate regularly with parole and probation officers to coordinate support services and program activities.
Complete a transition plan and provide 12-month follow-up services for each participant.
Process initial intake documents and develop and maintain electronic case files for participants.
Communicate with community agencies and share information about resources that can enhance participant support services.
Conduct orientation sessions for new program participants.
Work with an interdepartmental team to monitor participant progress and improve service quality.
Research and build resources and team knowledge to help Team Members navigate community and internal resources and support participant independence and self-sustainability.
Attend community and Peckham events as needed throughout the year.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Assist in training people with disabilities as needed.
Promote Peckham’s vision, values, and services with integrity and ethics to customers and stakeholders.
Assist in maintaining organization-wide quality standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.