Clubhouse Counselor

Vinfen•Harwich Port, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Clubhouse Counselor I, you provide individual and group support to adults with psychiatric challenges in an engaging and active Clubhouse setting. Clubhouse counselors work in partnership with Clubhouse members to improve life skills and self-determination within the established skill building units of the Clubhouse, as well as in social and community activities. Clubhouse staff are generalists, meaning that anyone can help out any unit in the Clubhouse at any time. Staff should remain flexible, be aware of the larger picture of the needs of the Clubhouse, and make themselves available should anyone need support. The generalist role is one of the most important aspects of the Clubhouse ensuring that the Clubhouse remains focused on the big picture while assisting everyone working on their Individualized Action Plan goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
1-3 years experience in Human Services required.
Strong time management and writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, good judgment and the ability to coach and mentor.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least one year.
Must become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment.
Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is preferred, but experience may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group support to adults with psychiatric challenges in an engaging and active Clubhouse setting.
Work in partnership with Clubhouse members to improve life skills and self-determination within the established skill building units of the Clubhouse, as well as in social and community activities.
Assist everyone working on their Individualized Action Plan goals.
Remain flexible and aware of the larger picture of the needs of the Clubhouse, making yourself available should anyone need support.

Benefits

A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more.
Generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week): 15 days of Vacation per year, 11 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days per year, 3 Personal Days per year
Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
Discounted YMCA memberships
Access to discounted movie tickets