Clubhouse Engagement Specialist bei Fedcap
Fedcap · New York, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Optionales Büro in New York
What You’ll Do
As a Clubhouse Engagement Specialist with Chelton Loft, you’ll be part of a small, dedicated team working with people living with diagnosed mental illness. You’ll develop and coordinate opportunities for friendship, employment, housing, education, and access to medical and psychiatric services in a single, caring and safe clubhouse environment. Clubhouse members and staff co-equally participate in identifying and empowering members' strengths, skills, and interests. The staff offers a positive, supportive relationship that helps to build members' self-esteem and encourages working toward identified goals, wellness, and recovery.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Helping plan and carry out daily activities and projects with members
- Encouraging members to develop leadership and work-readiness skills
- Supporting members with goal-setting and skill-building
- Participating in the Clubhouse's Transitional Employment (TE) Program, including helping members find jobs, training them, and stepping in to cover job shifts when needed
- Attending community events and meetings to promote Chelton Loft and learn from other Clubhouses
- Leading or supporting projects and strategic planning efforts with staff and members
- Covering social and recreational activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays (on a rotating basis)
- Modeling and supporting healthy communication between members and service providers
- Helping onboard and train new members, staff, interns, and volunteers
You Would Be A Great Fit If You:
- Have a bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, rehabilitation, or a related field, OR equivalent experience.
- Bring at least 3 years of experience in human services
- Have worked in a Psychosocial Clubhouse or mental health support program (preferred)
- Understand the needs of individuals impacted by the criminal legal system (a plus)
- Are flexible, empathetic, and committed to rehabilitation and recovery
- Speak multiple languages (Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, or ASL is a plus)
- Have strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Are computer proficient, especially with Microsoft Office and databases
- Can work with diverse populations and remain calm in emotional situations
Compensation
$23.00 to $25.00 per hour
Equal Opportunity Employer
Company
Fedcap, Inc. offers a wide array of programs and services to help individuals achieve success in education and employment and become self-sufficient adults. Our specific focus areas include case management, work readiness, vocational and employer based training, job placement and post placement supports.
Fedcap, Inc. provides a broad range of services to thousands of individuals across a growing footprint, helping them achieve economic and social well-being. Our team of talented, caring staff are passionate about our work. They are committed to ensuring that every individual served can experience the dignity that comes from a job.
Fedcap, Inc. launched as part of The Fedcap Group in 2018.
Website: https://fedcapinc.org/
