CLUBHOUSE GENERALIST | Split Position: Club Cadillac & Traverse House Club Cadillac and Traverse House are dedicated to the recovery of men and women with mental illness, creating opportunities with members to live, work, and learn while using their talents in a community of mutually respectful relationships. Clubhouses are a powerful demonstration that people with mental illness can and do lead normal, productive lives. Clubhouses are local community centers that provide members opportunities to build long-term relationships that, in turn, support that in obtaining employment, education and housing. More information on the Clubhouse Model and International Standards can be found at clubhouse-intl.org. Clubhouse Generalists have generalist roles and share employment, community support, evening/weekend/holiday, and unit responsibilities. Central to this role is the energetic engagement of members in all aspects of unit and Clubhouse operations. Generalists utilize the Clubhouse International Standards as best practice and follow the strengths-based and person-centered models to facilitate member engagement. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Work week will be split between Club Cadillac and Traverse House.
- Conduct Clubhouse assessments and complete all necessary clinical paperwork.
- Engage in the work-ordered day, and work alongside members performing the tasks of the unit (kitchen and clerical).
- Assist members with all aspects of community support services including employment, education, and housing.
- Assist members to define their needs and formulate clubhouse goals and objectives through Person-Centered Planning.
- Evaluate progress on Clubhouse goals and work with members to make appropriate changes to support personal success.
- Participate in social recreation and wellness activities.
- Co-manage Transitional Employment Places including TE development, training and coverage as a job coach.
- Provide coverage on a rotating basis for evening, weekend, holidays and social activities.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university
- Minimum of a BA degree, particularly in a relevant human services field from an accredited university (considered; see pay for Unlicensed)
- Licensed in the State of Michigan as a Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker (LBSW) or Limited Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker (LLBSW)
- Ability to be credentialed by NLCMHA to provide services in this professional discipline
- One (1) year of experience in developmental disabilities or mental illness is preferred
- Working knowledge of mental illness, including previous relevant paid employment
- Positive, energetic, dynamic and engaging personality
- Flexibility, as demonstrated by interchangeability with other staff on the unit, staying late or arriving early, if necessary, to fulfill unit or member needs
- Excellent organizational skills
- Team approach
- Must have valid Michigan driver's license
PAY: - Licensed (LBSW or LLBSW): $58,399 - $66,899
- Unlicensed: $53,270 - $60,270
BENEFITS: - Medical Insurance (4 options)
- Dental Insurance (2 options)
- Vision Insurance (2 options)
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare and dependent care flex spending account
- MERS Retirement Plan (with Employer matching up to 5%)
- Paid Time Off (18 days in 1st year)
- Holidays (13 days)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - This position may require irregular hours.
- This position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Occasionally: Lifting up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance, Stretching/Reaching, Exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease, Exposure to hazardous material, and Stooping (bend at waist)
- Frequently: Hand/finger dexterity, Talking in person, Talking on the telephone, Hearing in person, Hearing on the telephone, Vision for close work
NLCMHA EEO Statement Northern Lakes CMH Authority isan equal opportunity employer and is committedtofosteringa work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Northern Lakes CMH Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or based on sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. Hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications and business needs.
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