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Social Practitioner – Culinary
Club Nova is an intentional community practicing the Clubhouse Model of Psychiatric Rehabilitation for adults living with serious mental illness in Orange County, NC. Our Clubhouse offers opportunities for meaningful work, education, employment, social connections, housing, nutritious meals, wellness activities, and civic engagement. Club Nova members and staff work together, side by side, completing all the work necessary to operate the Clubhouse. Members actively participate in decision making by consensus regarding governance, policy making, and the future direction of Club Nova.
Position Summary:
A modern commercial capacity kitchen is a central part of our new Clubhouse and provides the central workspace of the Culinary Unit. Engage individuals with serious mental illness in the daily work of the Culinary Unit, which serves an average of 1000 meals a month. Provide leadership, guidance, and ensure all the tasks and responsibilities associated with the Culinary Unit are addressed by working together with members. Assume a generalist role focused on individual members’ goals and strengths, utilizing member skills and talents, providing advocacy, employment, housing, education, outreach, and social opportunities.
Essential Job Functions:
Minimum Education, Experience, and Other Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a health, human services, public health, occupational therapy, culinary arts, nutrition, social work, or related field. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Implement requirements of our Climate Action Grant through accelerating and expanding the following: plant-based diet, food waste reduction plan, composting, growing our own vegetables and herbs, increasing local purchasing, recycling, utilizing reusable products, and limiting one time use items.
Valid NC driver's license required/must be insurable.
Ability to travel locally, regionally, or out of state for training.
Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and stand for extended periods. Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.
COVID-19 Considerations:
Club Nova works with individuals with serious health conditions and at high risk for serious complications from COVID-19. In order to minimize the risks, we require full vaccination for employees. Masks may be required indoors at times.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong preference for experience working with adults living with serious mental illness and knowledge of or training in Clubhouse Model.
Previous experience in a culinary role is preferred with knowledge of basic food preparation techniques and understanding of food safety practices.
Qualified applicants will have the ability to improvise meals from scratch for 30 or more people at a time; a strong interest in seasonal, healthy foods; strong organizational and communication skills including oral and written communication; ability to handle emergencies calmly and effectively; patience, sensitivity, and compassion; keen attention to details; ability to stay calm and organized in a changing environment; strong problem solving skills, ability to shift priorities as needed, and work well on a team;
Preference for status as a NC Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
Schedule Requirements: Monday-Friday, typically 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with rotating evening and weekend social coverage.
Ability to travel out of state for two weeks to participate in Comprehensive Clubhouse Training.
If you have a passion for working with adults living with serious mental illness and utilizing the culinary arts as rehabilitation, we encourage you to apply.
Applying: Please submit a resumeand cover letter. In your cover letter, please directly address our mission, indicating why you are a good match for this specific position and working with adults living with serious mental illness at Club Nova. Provide brief philosophy on nutrition.
Submit references. Three references must be from supervisors.
After initial screening, qualified applicants will be required to complete a full application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For more information, visit our website at clubnova.org
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Club Nova Community, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Limitations and Disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals that pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Shift:
Weekly Day Range:
· Monday to Friday
· Rotating evening and weekends
Ability to Relocate:
· Carrboro, NC 27510: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
· In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Shift:
Weekly day range:
Experience:
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
Sports & Recreation
$38k-54k (estimate)
05/31/2024
06/10/2024
clubnova.org
CHAPEL HILL, NC
50 - 100
2005
F W MASSENGALE
<$5M
Sports & Recreation
Club Nova is an architecture & planning company based out of 3602 Milledgeville Rd, Augusta, Georgia, United States.