Clubhouse Vocation Coordinator
About The Position
Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth. Eliot is seeking a Vocational Coordinator to work with our Clubhouse program. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with concepts and implementation of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) as well as Clubhouse-model Transitional and Supported employment. Grounded in the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery, the clubhouse operates as a member-driven program where individuals actively participate in all aspects of service delivery and are empowered to shape, evaluate, and improve program operations according to their needs and preferences.
Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field
- Experience working in a residential setting with adults experiencing severe mental illness
- Experience with vocational counseling and vocational development
- Valid Massachusetts drivers license
Responsibilities
- Work in conjunction with program members, supervisor, staff and community employers / resources to meet or exceed Dept. of Mental Health (DMH) program employment goals (minimum 26% of program membership employed in community-based jobs).
- Meet with all members interested in employment individually to gather employment history, job preferences, strengths and challenges, current entitlements, transportation resources, preferred supports, identify intermediary steps towards employment goal, and resume creation / updating.
- Provide assistance with member job training / coaching as needed that is in alignment with employer specifications. Provide supervision to other clubhouse staff who are engaged in member job training to insure consistency.
- Facilitate weekly “Workers Night” employment support meeting and dinner (Mondays 4 – 6pm).
- Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with member employers by demonstrating understanding of their business needs, prompt response to issues or problems with members on the job and recognition of the positive role they play in member’s success / recovery.
- Provide ongoing / as needed support / check-in with working members to ensure their success. Note and report any member job changes such as pay rate, hours worked, job title for DMH reporting purposes with Assistant Director.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
- Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
- Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
- Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
