*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 - Battle Creek POSITION SUMMARY The Community Engagement Specialist recruits individuals with disabilities, including Veterans, for Team Member positions supporting our Contact Center Solutions contracts at the Battle Creek location and other Peckham locations as needed. This role builds and maintains relationships with community agencies, vocational rehabilitation organizations, and other partners to source qualified candidates. Key responsibilities include full-cycle recruitment—posting jobs, sourcing, interviewing, and managing pre-hire requirements. The specialist also ensures Veterans receive priority consideration and works to facilitate their successful employment. Collaboration with internal teams is essential to streamline hiring and promote inclusive workforce opportunities." This role is onsite in Battle Creek. Travel to Lansing will be necessary until candidate has obtained their federal clearance. 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 working with or supporting Veteran population. + Experience building and maintaining community partnerships + Ability to obtain Federal security clearance + Ability to travel weekly to meet business needs PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Bachelor's 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 + Bilingual in Spanish/English PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. TRAVEL This position requires frequent (weekly) intrastate travel. Locations include but are not limited to Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek and Flint, Michigan. 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: Battle Creek, MI Worker Sub-Type: Staff Member