Clubhouse Counselor II - Education Coordinator

Vinfen • Harwich, MA

3d • $23 - $23

About The Position

Provide individual and group support to Clubhouse members. In partnership with members, assess needs and develop Action Plan goals to strengthen life skills and self-determination through work areas, social activities, and community participation. Clubhouse Counselor II staff also provide expertise or leadership in one or more Clubhouse work areas. This posting describes specific duties for Education, Intake/Outreach/Housing, and Health/Wellness/Life Skills work areas; the position title identifies the Education Coordinator role.

For the Education work area, the counselor develops assessment tools to identify members’ educational needs and creates and implements curriculum aligned with their educational Action Plan goals, such as pursuing post-secondary education, earning a GED, joining training programs, or improving basic educational skills. The role uses online courses and teaching resources, trains and supervises tutors, conducts group classes and individual tutoring, coordinates educational and skills-training opportunities, establishes relationships with educational institutions and programs, and supports peer leadership and members’ pursuit of Peer Specialist certification.

The role also includes general Clubhouse support: maintaining records consistent with Massachusetts Department of Mental Health documentation standards, supporting members’ progress documentation when they choose, attending trainings and meetings, helping orient new staff and members, maintaining communication with colleagues, helping care for the Clubhouse site, and participating in events. Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday coverage is required. Driving is required, using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle.

Requirements

• One to three years of experience in a human services field.
• Advanced training, experience, or professional credentials for Clubhouse Counselor II positions; in some cases, experience may substitute for academic training.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license presented at employment; at least 21 years of age; a valid U.S. driver's license held for at least six months; and ability to pass a driver's screening background check.
• If using a personal vehicle, maintain adequate insurance and a safe driving record, subject to annual checks.
• CPR certification within two weeks of hire.
• First Aid certification within two weeks of hire.
• Crisis Intervention/Staff Safety and Infectious Diseases training within six months of employment.
• Participatory, collaborative, teaching, and participatory-planning skills.
• Knowledge of Clubhouse standards and practices and Psychiatric Rehabilitation principles, values, and practices.
• Strong organizational and writing skills; knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices and documentation standards.
• Knowledge of different learning and communication styles, empowerment, self-advocacy, and peer-support techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to provide a positive role model for work and learning.
• Knowledge of community resources, jobs, educational opportunities, personal computer applications and equipment, reasonable accommodation law and advocacy techniques, crisis intervention, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work professionally and confidentially and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, lifting at least 25 pounds using proper techniques or a two-person lift, assisting clients with daily living tasks, operating office equipment, and communicating with clients, staff, and external representatives.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, rehabilitation counseling, special education, or a related field.
• Experience or training relevant to education coordination, tutoring, educational assessment, or teaching.

Responsibilities

• Advise Clubhouse members and assess, develop, and implement Action Plans with them in their chosen work areas.
• Promote a supportive and empowering environment in which members advocate for themselves, make choices, take risks, and assume responsibilities.
• Communicate and reinforce Clubhouse culture and philosophy with members, providers, community resources, and employer partners; help develop, implement, and support Clubhouse policies and procedures.
• Help members connect with community services and resources.
• Support members across Clubhouse work areas by teaching, coaching, facilitating, modeling, and reinforcing skill development; create meaningful work opportunities and encourage participation.
• Maintain member records according to Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Clubhouse documentation standards and support members who choose to document Action Plan progress.
• Attend trainings, conferences, staff meetings, and supervision; assist with orientation of new staff and members; maintain ongoing communication with supervisors and coworkers.
• Help maintain the physical site, plan and participate in Clubhouse events, and provide coverage for work units and on-site or off-site activities as needed.
• Learn, enforce, and follow Clubhouse, divisional, and company policies and procedures; perform other related duties as required.
• For Education work: create and implement assessment tools to determine members’ educational needs.
• Develop and deliver curriculum supporting educational Action Plan goals, including post-secondary education, GED preparation, training programs, and basic educational skills.
• Use internet-based courses and teaching tools; train and supervise tutors; conduct group classes and individual tutoring.
• Coordinate educational and skills-training opportunities and establish affiliations with colleges, universities, and other education or training programs.
• Promote peer leadership within the Clubhouse and community and assist members pursuing Peer Specialist certification, if desired.
• Provide occasional evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
• Drive using a Vinfen van or personal vehicle as required.

Benefits

• Fully funded 401(a) employer-sponsored retirement plan requiring no employee contribution.
• Employee-funded 403(b) plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, with an employer contribution toward medical insurance.
• Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance for qualifying employees.
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts for health and dependent care.
• Voluntary term life, whole life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Generous paid time off for employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED