Mental Health Rehabilitation Associate

Community Services Group • Pottsville, PA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a great opportunity for recent college graduates to start their human services career! The Mental Health Rehabilitation Associate (Clubhouse Rehabilitation Associate) works closely with the members and other employees to assist in the operation of all functions of a clubhouse based on Clubhouse International standards. This position will work with individuals on goals in the life domains of independent living, employment, education, social skills and overall physical and mental wellness. This position is part of our Adult Mental Health (MH) Services CSG Hidden River Clubhouse, a vocationally oriented psychiatric rehabilitation program. CSG Clubhouses are collaborative spaces where adults with mental illness can learn, grow, and experience life to its fullest. They are vocational and psychiatric rehab programs that support participants so they can successfully find and maintain meaningful employment. They provide a community where members can pursue interests, build friendships, and master critical life skills in a supportive environment. Clubhouses offer two work units, Administrative Technology and Culinary. They consist of an employment/education area, multipurpose meeting room, kitchen, dining room, snack bar, media room, wellness area, and custodial closet. Members and staff work side by side to complete the tasks of each unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with academic concentration in psychology, sociology, social work, HDFS, OT/OTA, special education, rehabilitation, anthropology, criminal justice, or other area relevant to the position.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.

Nice To Haves

• Energetic, positive, flexible, enthusiastic, fun and creative

Responsibilities

• Participates with clubhouse members in assigned work unit fulfilling a work ordered day.
• Complete case manager duties as assigned: which includes development of rehabilitation plans, reviews, and to complete progress notes.
• Participate in job development and community employment activities to assist members in returning to competitive employment.
• Represent the clubhouse as a liaison with other programs of Community Services Group, community organizations, and funding sources.
• Be willing to learn and model the five principles of trauma informed care; safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.
• Have a commitment to promote cultural, racial, language and gender access, diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Encourages and supports member participation and attendance at the clubhouse.
• Participates in weekend/holiday/evening social activities.
• Completes intake and orientation paperwork for new members of the clubhouse.
• Provides accurate information for billing purposes.
• Maintains commitment to the integrity of the clubhouse model as outlined in the standards published by Clubhouse International.
• Develops an understanding of clubhouse philosophy.
• Participates in all clubhouse meetings, using the standards as a guide in decision making processes.
• Maintains a clubhouse environment that promotes the spirit of the standards and the clubhouse philosophy.
• Assesses members in work units for readiness to move into employment.
• Works with community employers to develop new job opportunities in both transitional employment and competitive employment.
• Provides transitional employment placement management services.
• Assists members with individualized job search process.
• Provides on-site job coaching as needed when members obtain employment, continues on-site visits as necessary.
• Participates in clubhouse marketing, public relations, and advocacy efforts.
• Knowledge of interviewing skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
• Extensive Paid Training
• Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay
• Family Medical and Parental Leave
• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level