Clubhouse Generalist - (Psychosocial Rehabilitation - Macomb County).

Clubhouse Generalist - Psychosocial Rehabilitation - Macomb County

All Clubhouse staff maintain a Generalist role. All clubhouse workforce members share employment, housing, evening and weekend, holiday and unit responsibilities. Clubhouse workforce do not divide their time between Clubhouse and other major work responsibilities that conflict with the unique nature of member/staff relationship.

The Clubhouse Generalists work side-by-side with members doing all unit tasks. Program participants are perceived as "members" rather than "clients" or "patients", and staff work to maintain an informal setting to reduce the psychological distance between themselves and members. Continually encourage members to assume productive roles both within the psychosocial club facility, and in the broader community, which is viewed as an integral part of the total psychosocial rehabilitation setting. Provides members support through working to maintain a flexible, varied program of vocational, educational, and recreational activities. Actively involved with the development of Transitional Employment and Supported Employment placements in the community and actively involved with their sustainability. This position promotes recovery-based, person-centered, and culturally competent practices.

Why a Clubhouse Generalist at Hope…

Make a difference in people's lives, including your own.

Here are just some of the ways Hope Network invests in you for all that you do:

• Starting Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 (depending on education and experience).
• Medical, Dental, Vision begins on day one
• Career pathing and growth opportunities
• Educational reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Paid Holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• Employee Assistance Program

How you will change lives…

• Work in close collaboration with staff team and members, as well as, individually to meet goals, promote a positive work environment, and advance the quality of services provided to members of the Clubhouse.
• Actively engage members, work with, and alongside members in the work-ordered day, to identify needs in the unit and Clubhouse, to assist members in planning out a full day's worth of work and ensure those needs are met, plan activities and perform tasks associated with true clubhouse units.
• These tasks include meal preparation, administrative planning, clerical responsibilities, store and/or snack operations, and building maintenance.
• Make certain the case manager and other clubhouse personnel evaluate the effectiveness of Treatment Plan goals and interventions, and make recommendations concerning amendments, as needed.
• Ensure unit work is completed even if members are unwilling to assist.
• Ensure personnel identify and encourage the skills, talents, creative ideas, and efforts of each member each day.
• Participate in social/recreational activities on some weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Serve as an advisor, advocate, and resource for a caseload of members.
• Support member's goals to find meaningful work outside the Clubhouse through Supported, Transitional or Independent Employment.
• Assist with vocational skill building, completing applications, interviewing, job development, job coaching and follow along supports.
• Participate in outreach activities aimed at achieving a minimum of 40% of total membership attendance daily

About you…

• You possess a strong desire to help others with empathy, patience, understanding, enthusiasm, and dedication –
• You exhibit characteristics of trustworthiness, integrity, and honesty –
• You respect diversity and inclusion –
• You demonstrate professionalism in communication, pleasantness, attendance, attention to accuracy and follow through, reliability, teamwork, and punctuality –
• You take part in continuous education, training, and personal development and growth

We are Hopeful you have…

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Associates Degree or Bachelors degree – (Preferred)
• Two years of Mental Health experience preferred
• Personable, positive, and enthusiastic attitude, with capability to deal effectively with people (internal and external).
• One year Clubhouse and/or Community Mental Health experience (Preferred)
• Valid State of Michigan driver's license (Required) –
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. –
• Commitment to assigned duties and performance expectations –
• Possess basic computer skills

Qualifications

Preferred Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred Associates Degree or better in Human Services or related field.

Experience

Preferred Clubhouse and/or Community Mental Health experience preferred Two years of Mental Health experience preferred

Licenses & Certifications

- Driver's License

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