Community Support Generalist
About The Position
The Community Support Generalist at Vail Communities works in a uniquely supportive and collaborative setting alongside adults living with mental illness. Vail Communities employs a community-based approach to recovery, using ordinary daily activities to connect staff with members, members to each other, and everyone to their strengths and talents. The role involves working with members to plan and coordinate work tasks, supporting goal setting and job development through training and support on transitional employment. Community Support Generalists lead and model through encouragement, appreciation, and a focus on abilities, with an end goal of members seeing and hearing themselves as valued participants within the Clubhouse community. The Clubhouse Program at Vail Communities is a community for adults with serious mental illness, serving as a single point of access and coordination based on the Clubhouse Model. We have been serving the Twin Cities for over 40 years! Guided by our mission and core values, we offer purpose, direction, and hope. We believe connecting to a community is not only a basic human need — it's a prerequisite for mental health. People living with SMI need a holistic approach to treatment that addresses social symptoms, as well as psychosocial needs such as employment, housing, and skills development. Our treatment approach, known as social practice — based on the Clubhouse Model pioneered by Fountain House New York City and implemented in Clubhouses worldwide — is designed to do just that. Mental illness affects individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We aim to establish a community that values inclusivity, safety, and the importance of every voice. We want to ensure that the decisions we make for our organization, both now and in the future, reflect the opinions and choices of our staff and those we serve.
Requirements
- BA or BS in human services or related area, or BSW with valid and current Social Work licensure, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in mental health or human services.
- Possession of a valid driver's license, a favorable driving record, adequate insurance (per MN law) and willingness to drive Members using the Clubhouse van.
Responsibilities
- Planning and coordinating work tasks with small and large groups
- Assisting Clubhouse members in developing vocational, educational, and housing goals and objectives
- Engaging with Clubhouse members as colleagues in meaningful work
- Encouraging and engaging with people who might not yet believe in themselves
- Leading and modeling through encouragement, appreciation, and a focus on abilities while allowing for and accommodating the needs of an individual served
- Engagement with members to prepare meals for 30+ people a day
- Developing relationships with Clubhouse members with an end goal of seeing and hearing themselves as valued participants within the Clubhouse community
- Individualization of focus, e.g., vocational/transitional employment, data, and social recreation, as the community and its needs develop and evolve
Benefits
- Free and affordable ancillary health services for you and your family
- Paid time off that begins at 2.5 weeks annually
- 11 company-paid holidays
- 5 personal days
- Allowances for safe and sick time
- Paid training and continuing education opportunities
- Company-provided equipment
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
