• Clubhouse Engagement Specialist

    Fedcap (New York, NY)


    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