Clubhouse Generalist - Holland

Cherry Health • Holland, MI

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About The Position

The Clubhouse Generalist maintains the therapeutic value of the clubhouse by working with members to plan, provide, and teach tasks and activities. The role creates opportunities for members to develop and exercise social roles and competencies that support outcomes they personally value. Generalists share employment, community support, evening/weekend/holiday, and unit responsibilities, and energetically engage members in clubhouse and unit operations. They use the Clubhouse International Standards as best practice and apply strengths-based and person-centered approaches to member engagement.

The position involves supporting clubhouse opportunities such as the Work Ordered Day, employment, education, outreach, social activities, wellness initiatives, and decision-making. It also includes working as part of the vocational rehabilitation program, including training members, working alongside them at their jobs, and covering for their absences. The Generalist maintains required records, communicates through various channels, and develops appropriate connections with community agencies and services. The role requires adherence to Cherry Health policies, procedures, ethics, licensing and accreditation standards, and its mission.

The role requires sustained energy and focus in a dynamic environment, engagement with groups of different sizes, and the ability to work in community job settings. Some evening, weekend, and holiday hours are required, as well as assigned training and conference attendance and participation in a two-week Clubhouse model colleague training program.

Requirements

• Experience in a Clubhouse environment and life or work experience with adults who suffer from mental illness, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and good driving record, as required by Cherry Health’s insurance carrier.
• Must be at least 23 years old, have five years of driving experience, and have no driving restrictions.
• Ability to maintain focus in a dynamic environment with many interruptions.
• Self-starter with an encouraging demeanor.
• Ability to maintain a high energy level for eight hours.
• Ability to analyze tasks and spaces for barriers to utilization.
• Ability to engage with small and large groups.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment and standard kitchen equipment.
• Ability to periodically work in different community job settings, such as retail and food service.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes some evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
• Ability to work alongside members without being controlling or authoritative, except when safety is an issue.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with an academic concentration in an area relevant to the position; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate in accordance with the Clubhouse philosophy and policies outlined in the Clubhouse International model.
• Ensure members are engaged in clubhouse opportunities, including the Work Ordered Day, employment, education, outreach, social activities, wellness initiatives, and decision-making.
• Adapt activities to engage members and meet the needs of the Club as a whole.
• Contribute value to clubhouse unit tasks to maximize member participation.
• Maintain communication at various levels using a range of mechanisms.
• Assist in developing appropriate linkages with community agencies, clinical services, government departments, and other relevant programs.
• Work as part of the Clubhouse vocational rehabilitation program, including training members, working alongside them at their places of employment, and providing absence coverage.
• Maintain complete, timely, and detailed records consistent with agency standards, procedures, third-party funding requirements, and accreditation requirements.
• Attend assigned training and conferences, including a two-week colleague training program for the Clubhouse model.
• Adhere to organizational policies, procedures, the Code of Ethics, and applicable licensing and accreditation standards.
• Represent Cherry Health’s mission in all actions and communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Four weeks per year of paid time off for full-time employees.
• Eight full-day paid holidays and two half-day paid holidays.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with an employer match of up to 5%.
• MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed