Emma Nelson

Vocational Services Specialist at Peckham, Inc.

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

About

Graduate of Michigan State University majored in Family Community Services with a concentration in Adult Development. Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries. Currently working for the SWE Team at Peckham Inc.

Experience

  • Peckham, Inc. (Lansing, Michigan Area)
    • Vocational Services Specialist
      Jun 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 1 mo

    • SWE Program Assistant
      Oct 2013 - Jun 2016 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Supervising Team Member's daily tasks. Prioritizing responsibilities in order to complete team objectives. Communicating and collaborating continually with SWE Team Staff. Providing vocational training for Team Members. Distributing and handling Team Member funds.

  • CLS Program Administrator at Rainbow Homes
    May 2012 - Oct 2013 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Planned activities and events for Community Living Support Participants. Worked directly with adults with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries. Coordinated schedules with other facilitators at Rainbow Homes to ensure all necessary materials were readily available. Communicated with community organizations to plan events. Managed important documents including billing forms.

  • Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
    • South Neighborhood Guest Services: Level IV Student Manager
      Mar 2011 - May 2012 · 1 yr 3 mos

      As part of a three person team I managed over 120 student employees. Worked cooperatively with other departments on campus including MSU Facilities/ Maintenance, Dining Services and Residence Life. Helped guide growth of leadership skills for a 9 person Level III Supervisor team. Implemented new disciplinary procedure for 120 staff members. Oversaw hiring process for over 60 Level I Service Center Representatives, as well as 2 Level II and 8 Level III supervisors. Managed daily payroll operations for 120 student employees Promoted after one year as a Level III Student Supervisor.

    • South Neighborhood Guest Services: Level III Student Supervisor
      Mar 2010 - Mar 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Worked in an 11 person supervisor team to effectively manage 7 service centers in South Neighborhood. Led a 10 person team and updated them on important changes related to the functioning of the desk. Responsible for maintaining organization and functionality at the North Case Service Center as well as implementing changing procedures at that Service Center. Promoted after two years as a Level I Service Center Representative.

    • South Neighborhood Guest Services: Level I Service Center Representative
      Jun 2008 - Mar 2010 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Worked independently to provide services to residents living in South Neighborhood. Maintained and managed a bank of $350. Accurately completed detailed paperwork. Responsible for delivering mail to residents as well as packages. Referred phone calls concerning resident questions. Kept resident information such as addresses and phone numbers confidential.

  • Intern: Assistant to Operations Director at Burcham Hills Retirement Community
    Jan 2012 - Apr 2012 · 4 mos

    Edited and revised manuals for two different departments. Interviewed caregivers and residents to improve services. Worked on a team to create an assessment tool for residents, staff and family. Created quick reference cards about residents for new caregivers.