Vocational Services Program Aide
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
Job Summary
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Peckham Inc. - Vocational Services Program Aide
POSITION SUMMARY
The Vocational Services Program Aide position provides vocational support for all team members and Human Services staff that support Business Services line of business. Primary responsibilities will be scanning documents assisting team members in training following up on team member goals providing triage support implementing behavioral techniques monitoring and documenting client progress providing daily feedback and case notes for team members collaborating with team members/Vocational Services Specialists/supervisors assessing for accommodations and providing first line support.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Monitor client progress by speaking with team member Vocational Services Specialists and supervisors
Provide intensive one-on-one job training assistance to clients to help them learn new jobs and enhance their skills on existing jobs
Communicate effectively with Vocational Services Specialists supervisors trainers and other stakeholders
Provide direct feedback and training to team members regarding work readiness work behaviors and work skills
Assist with crisis intervention with team members
Assist team members with CIP goal completion and Action Plans after progressive discipline
Scanning Phoenix documents and completing file reviews
Completing employment verifications for team member requests
Assisting team members with background evaluation/investigation support
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Provide intensive one-on-one job training assistance to team members to help them learn new jobs and enhance their skills on existing jobs
Write case notes regarding team members progress
Maintain a positive relationship with all work-related professionals (Vocational Services Specialists supervisors referral sources and operations management)
Obtain baseline information regarding work speeds behaviors and physical abilities/tolerances
Assist with new hire orientation
Provide training support for new hires and existing team members
Occasionally monitor vacant caseload in Vocational Services Specialists absence
Maintain safe and clean work environment
Promote Peckhams vision values and services to all customers and stakeholders
Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma
1-2 years of work experience in Human Services
This position requires passing and maintaining security background checks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software such as Word Excel and Outlook.
Proficiency in or ability to learn SharePoint software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Workday Microsoft Teams or other electronic file systems
Degree or education in vocational rehabilitation social work psychology or a related field
Behavior Management Training Therapeutic Physical Intervention Training and First Aid/CPR training preferred.
Certified Employment Support Professional Mental Health First Aid certifications preferred or able to obtain upon employment
Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms
Experience in mentoring coaching and giving feedback
Ability to manage time effectively
Ability to solve problems and work successfully on a team
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.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING 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:
- Click HERE and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you
- Click HERE and you will be directed to the American Jobs Center (AJC) finder to locate a center near you
- Email us at
- Call us at
- 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:
Grand Rapids MIWorker Sub-Type:
Staff Member