Vocational Rehabilitation Staff

Who we are: We are an intentional community dedicated to helping people living with serious and persistent mental illness, recover. Work is our therapeutic intervention. We assist people in returning to work and school, living independently, participating in their community, and developing a social support network. Genesis Club is a leader in the Clubhouse model of vocational rehabilitation, and one of 12 training centers for the model in the world. Here, members and staff work together to run all aspects of the organization in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Authentic engagement between members and staff is at the heart of this model.

Who you are: You believe recovery for people with mental illness is possible and you believe in the power of community. You are an energetic, positive individual with the ability to motivate people.

You have highly developed organizational, written and verbal communication skills. You’re able to work as part of a team and independently. You are skilled at creating structure and organizing projects. You are a self-starter and a creative thinker. You can maintain a high level of energy and focus. You have outstanding interpersonal skills. You like to have fun! You are familiar with mental illness and have a minimum of three years working in human services, mental health or another closely related field.

What skills you need to do the job: You must be able to function as part of a team, organize tasks and spaces, and recognize barriers to people getting involved in special projects and the work of the day. Easily build rapport with people from many different backgrounds, maintain focus in an environment with interruptions and distractions, manage competing demands on time, remain relaxed and non-reactive when others are upset, stay alert and positive, coordinate and participate in small activities. Assist members in developing goal plans, feel confident using a computer and Microsoft Office products, and use standard office equipment.

What you’ll do on the job: Vocational Rehabilitation Staff share the work of employment/education, housing, wellness, community supports, social programming, and general department responsibilities.

Staff complete work with members, not for members. Staff assist members in developing their personal goals. Staff also provide training and coverage for 1 - 2 transitional employment jobs in the Worcester community, and contribute to job development efforts. Staff are expected to cover 1 to 2 Saturday shifts (10 to 2) during the year, along with a major and minor holiday.

Other Information:

· Valid Driver’s License and good driving record required.

· Background checks conducted prior to hire

· Genesis Club is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

All interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to send their resume and cover letter to Ruth Osterman, Program Director, at Ruth@genesisclub.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• mental health: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000