*Staff positions are supportive roles providing support to our rehabilitation mission. Applicants for staff positions do not need to have a barrier to employment to be eligible for these roles.* *To ensure full consideration for a staff position, please attach a resume to your application so we can gain a complete view of your experiences* Peckham Inc. - Community Engagement Specialist POSITION SUMMARY The Community Engagement Specialist will be responsible for recruiting and sourcing appropriate candidates and candidate channels. The Community Engagement Specialist will act as a liaison for Peckham in initiating, developing, and maintaining relationships with community partners including, but not limited to, other vocational rehabilitation agencies and organizations that serve individuals with disabilities. This position will be tasked with networking, recruitment, job matching, and facilitating the hiring of individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. The Community Engagement Specialist will work closely with interdepartmental staff in posting positions, recruiting, scheduling interviews, moving candidates through assessments, background checks and other required pre-hire steps and has responsibility for managing the entire pre-hire candidate pipeline. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES + Recruit and source for Team Member positions across various Peckham’s business lines. + Work with Operations staff to post team member job openings at Peckham and community locations. + Attend career fairs and assist in networking with community partners. + Initiate, develop, and maintain relationships with referral sources and partnering community agencies and organizations. + Collaborate with Eligibility staff, Vocational Services staff, Training staff and Operations on to ensure candidate experiences flow well. + Review team member applications, conduct pre-screening activities, and schedule interviews with individuals interested in employment. + Contribute to the strategic direction of the department with leadership by assisting in team goal development, supporting process improvements, and aligning hiring strategies with organizational goals. + Administer background checks to ensure candidates meet requirements of Peckham. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES + Work with applicants to determine their strengths, interests, functional limitations, and potential utilization of Assistive Technology and other job accommodations (support function). + Connect with new hires to ensure a positive and meaningful start to their employment with Peckham. + Facilitate upward mobility hiring interviews. + Foster public relations to enhance current and future community partnerships. + Act as referral agent to community service agencies as appropriate + Follow all Peckham policies and procedures for hiring + Stay up to date on and follow all legal requirements for job postings and hiring + Promote Peckham’s vision, values, and services to all customers and stakeholders + Assist in maintaining organization wide quality standards + Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel) desired + Maintain a safe and clean work environment + Other related duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES + This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS + High School Diploma or GED + 1-2 years’ experience of recruiting or related experience + or a combination of experience and education/training + Experience building and maintaining community partnerships + Ability to travel weekly to meet business needs. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Bachelors Degree in a related field + 3 years of experience recruiting + Experience working in the Human Services or Human Resources field + Experience using Workday Recruiting functions TRAVEL This position requires travel within Michigan to other Peckham locations and events. 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 (https://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory) and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you + Click HERE (https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/american-job-centers.aspx) and you will be directed to the American Jobs Center (AJC) finder to locate a center near you + Email us at careers@peckham.org + Call us at (517) 316-4000 + 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: Administration Location: Lansing, MI Worker Sub-Type: Staff Member