Clubhouse Generalist-Support Services Coordinator

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority•Traverse City, MI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Licensed in the State of Michigan as a Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker (LBSW) or Limited Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker (LLBSW)
Must maintain licensure
Ability to be credentialed by NLCMHA to provide services in this professional discipline
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

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience in developmental disabilities or mental illness is preferred

Responsibilities

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.