Employment Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY The 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 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 RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain 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 QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in a related field or 1-2 years of experience of experience in workforce development, sales, recruitment, or a related field Ability 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 settings Must 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 QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of disability employment services, vocational rehabilitation, or inclusive hiring practices is a plus. COMPETENCIES Building Strong Relationships Communication Constructive Feedback and Giving Correction Developing a Successful Team Initiative- Self Motivation Training, Mentoring, and Coaching Trustworthy Use of Technology PHYSICAL DEMANDS The 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. 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 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: Email us at View email address on click.appcast.io Call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io 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 ABOUT PECKHAM Peckham is a national award‑winning social enterprise, recognized for its achievement in providing exceptional vocational rehabilitation for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. We accomplish our mission by working with community partners and through our own diverse business lines consisting of apparel manufacturing, warehousing, call centers, environmental services, and farming. Peckham prides itself on having a great culture which fosters a respectful, collaborative, and fun work environment. Employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, share ideas, and engage in lifelong learning. Our culture further supports our mission by encouraging flexibility, health, and wellness. Staff enjoy benefits such as generous PTO policies, modern facilities, pet friendly work sites, free fruit, fitness classes, massages available for purchase, and opportunities for flexible work arrangements. MISSION Peckham, a nonprofit community vocational rehabilitation organization, is a unique business and human services agency which values quality, diversity, and performance. Our mission is to provide a wide range of opportunities to maximize human potential for persons striving for greater independence and self‑sufficiency. We embrace collaboration, effective resource management, and innovative approaches to achieve world‑class excellence. VISION To prove that people with disabilities and other barriers are more than capable of delivering world‑class, high‑quality products and solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr