Support Services Coordinator - Clubhouse

Clubhouse Specialist-seeking a Clubhouse Specialist to rehabilitate adults with severe and persistent mental illness through the development and implementation of work units Transitional Employment Placements (TEP), independent employment, and supported employment and social activities. The clubhouse model is a holistic approach empowering people living with mental illness. We are seeking people with 1 - 3 years' of experience, who are ready to serve with their heart!. She/he will also be responsible for creating, linking and monitoring employment opportunities for the Clubhouse members. This person will be in the community meeting with employers in order to establish relationships and gain transitional and supported employment positions with the agencies. He/ She will be working with members at the clubhouse on resume building, application submissions, and employment skill enhancing tasks. She/he will also be co leading education groups for the betterment of the Clubhouse members as well as assisting with educational situations in order to obtain educational opportunities for the Clubhouse members.

General Expectations:

In the performance of their respective task and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

a. Fully understand and consistently exhibit all of Peace River Center's Core Values, while fostering the same with all direct reports.

b. Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

c. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

e. Ability to adhere to company and/or program's dress code standards

f. Ability to report to work with good personal hygiene

Essential Duties/Requirements/Activities:

· Ability to arrive to work and ready to work on time.

· Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.

· Ability to work cooperatively in a group and/or team setting.

· Ability to show respect to all others.

· Ability to professionally communicate with other employees and outside vendors, as required.

· Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors.

· Prioritize conflicting demands of members and director in the midst of the work ordered day

· Interact with employers in the community to develop transition and supported employment for members.

· Work with members in gaining and/or enhancing skills for employment while completing tasks side by side with members throughout the Clubhouse

· Monitor, coach and train members working in Transitional Employment Placements (TEP)

·Establish and maintain communication with employers for Transitional Employment Placements in order to build a professional relationship.

· Learn and comply with the Clubhouse International standards.

· Train, link and access members interested in employment according to their strengths and abilities.

· Responsible for completion of all documentation including but not limited to Treatment plans, Biopsychosocial, Functional Assessment Rating Scales, Progress notes and more.

· Engage members to work on meaningful work through meaningful activities in the Clubhouse

· Work with Vocational Rehabilitation and other employment services in the area on referrals for their services

· Develop and monitor Transitional Employment, Supported Employment and Independent Employment Placements.

· Track data and statistics unique to employment of clubhouse members while using multiple tools including Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelors Degree in human services field.

OR

High school level considered if accompanied by one of the following certifications:

• Certified recovery peer specialist
• Certified psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner
• Certified recovery support specialist
• Certified behavioral health technician

Experience:

None

Certifications:

None

Training:

Participate in a one-time Colleague Training for up to three weeks at an CI Certified Training Base

Comply with Peace River Center mandatory trainings

Knowledge and Skills:

Proficient enough to be able to coach someone through Microsoft Windows and Office

Must be diplomatic and able to communicate while presenting Clubhouse Model

Must be able to work in a team and be able to lead, brainstorm and implement new ideas

Must have strong written and verbal skills to address business leaders in the area

Self-motivating and be able to work independently with minimal supervision while in the community

Safety Equipment

Universal Precautions

Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher)

Transportation:

Must have reliable transportation and be of age 21 years old

Must be able to become a driver for PRC

Must carry $25,000/$50,000 bodily injury coverage on personal vehicle and provide and maintain proof of coverage

Must be able to drive own vehicle and have a clear and valid FL driver's license

Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:

Computer, telephone, fax, copier

Printer, Agency van, Shredder, Copier, Sports equipment, TV/DVD and kitchen appliances

Supervisory Relationship(s)

Supervises - none

Work Environment:

The work environment is fast-paced and consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of the job is performed while sitting, although the work may require occasional standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects. A small amount of travel may be required for meetings etc. to another PRC location.

Office Environment:

Work in a flexible environment which is inclusive of multiple units with rotation in order to learn every unit in the clubhouse.

EEO Statement

One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• What field is your degree in?
• Do you meet the DOT minimum age requirement of 25?
• Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License and clean driving record?
• Can you maintain and provide proof of 25,000/50,000 Bodily Injury Liability insurance coverage on your personal vehicle?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25,000 - $50,000