Queens New York - Assistant Director, Citiview Clubhouse

Under the direction of the Clubhouse Program Director and in partnership with Clubhouse staff and members, the Assistant Director will be involved in all aspects of the Clubhouse operations. The Assistant Director must be able to adapt to situations as they arise; demonstrate flexibility and sound decision making skills in response to the demands of the Clubhouse to ensure smooth operations. The Awesome Things You’ll Do Promote program development in accordance with the Clubhouse philosophy, as outlined in the International Standards for Clubhouses. Engage members in side-by-side work with members and share in the work order day tasks, in a non-hierarchical manner. Supervise staff and placement of members in transitional employment, supported employment and independent employment. Collaborate with TE Generalist to secure & maintain employment opportunities (including Transitional Employment Program, with local businesses). Supervise employment/education unit staff and assure timely placement of members in transitional employment, supported employment and independent employment. Establish &/or build partnership with ACCES-VR while assisting members in skills training / employment opportunities. Facilitate coverage if the member is unable to work, attend in member’s place or assign a generalist to provide absence coverage. Promote the development of members’ aspirations. Participate in outreach for and communication with members who are absent for the Clubhouse. Carry a caseload and assure all documentation; case notes, recovery plans pertaining to member and clubhouse activities are recorded appropriately. Maintain communication at all levels of Clubhouse operations; participate in social and recreational activities, including evening, weekend and holiday hours, when required. Track and collect monthly statistical reports and preparation of program reviews as per DOHMH scope of services. Provide supervision to assigned generalist and assure training goals are set and completed. Participate in resource development for Clubhouse members, by helping members find and apply for appropriate educational/employment opportunities. Develop a social media strategy in order to promote clubhouse by creating and boosting effective social media posts, using Facebook, either from a computer, or mobile phone. Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor. Activities are subject to change / be added to meet business needs with management approval. Our Must Haves Bachelor's degree with some experience; Master’s Degree Preferred. Vocational or Job placement experience. Prior non-clinical experience working with persons with mental illness in a non-clinical approach and/or experience with recovery and rehabilitation fields. Must be proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Teams, and Zoom. Highly developed communication and organizational skills. Must be able to manage multiple competing priorities, with strong follow-through. Must communicate effectively, remain flexible in completing the necessary work of the Clubhouse including coverage of holidays, weekends, social activities and other special events. Special Working Conditions Must undergo a background check & fingerprinting. What We Offer Generous Time off policy to use when you need it. Health, wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals. Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company-sponsored life insurance. Retirement matching programs and contributions. Transit and commuter benefits. We believe in creating space for everyone to do their best work and have individual and collective impact. We believe in challenging the status quo and setting ambitious goals in the name of doing more good. We believe that being your best self and helping others do the same is how we bring our mission alive. Even if you don’t think you meet all the qualifications listed for the job, we would love to hear from you! If you require a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, or if you are unable to apply through our recruitment portal, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. We are happy to assist and ensure you have an equal opportunity to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey