Hybrid ROOTS Intern bei Peckham Inc.

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Peckham Inc. - ROOTS Intern

This position will involve working with returning citizens who are currently on parole in Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties. The ROOTS Intern will provide supportive services to ROOTS participants who need assistance with vocational training, social support services, and barrier removal. They will work in conjunction with the ROOTS team to engage with participants and promote pro-social behavior. The ROOTS Intern will demonstrate flexibility, have exceptional interpersonal communication, be comfortable with crisis intervention, and be willing to learn about and collaborate with a wide range of external entities to best support participants. They will reflect Peckham’s core values and vision in everyday work.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Provide assistance to ROOTS Coordinator and Specialists to meet program and participant needs
• Collaborate with other entities (within Peckham and in the community) to develop opportunities for participants
• Cofacilitate biweekly orientations for new program participants
• Assist with assessment of participant needs
• Develop and facilitate a group related to the cognitive behavioral model
• Research restorative justice/community service opportunities for ROOTS program participants
• Assist with paperwork and filing as needed
• Attendance at relevant team and organizational meetings
• Eventual maintenance of a small caseload
• Assist in maintaining organization wide quality standards

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES  

• Promote Peckham’s vision, values, and services to all customers and stakeholders
• Maintain a safe, clean, and customer friendly work environment
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Social Work or a related field
• Must have an understanding of the criminal justice system and/or social services system
• This position requires passing and maintaining security background checks

PREERRED QUALFICATIONS

• Basic understanding of trauma-informed service delivery
• Experience working with or providing support services to justice-involved individuals
• Experience in case management and accurate maintenance of client files

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

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• Email us at [email protected]
• 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.

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