Mental Health Social Worker

HERO House NW•Seattle, WA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position focuses on building meaningful relationships with people living with mental illness, through work and community. It requires a high level of energy and enthusiasm. Seattle Clubhouse, a program of HERO House NW, is seeking a Mental Health Social Worker. This is a professional-level direct service position primarily serving the members of Seattle Clubhouse. The Clubhouse Rehabilitation Associate provides mental health rehabilitation services to adults recovering from serious mental illness within a clubhouse model program. Responsibilities include sharing in the operation of Seattle Clubhouse's programs, such as the work ordered day, social/recreational program, employment programs, and education programs. Staff hold the ultimate responsibility for the operation of these programs, which centrally involves engaging members in all aspects of clubhouse operation. This engagement is achieved by helping members experience a sense of belonging, focusing on their strengths, talents, and interests. The position aims to assist King County adults with serious mental illness in maximizing their optimal level of functioning within the community. The Clubhouse Rehabilitation Associate reports to and is supervised by the Program Director of Seattle Clubhouse.

Requirements

Must have Washington State Driver’s License
Must pass a criminal history background check
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree
Must have basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word
0-2 years of Clubhouse experience required (for Associate I)
2-5 years of Clubhouse experience required (for Associate II)
Successful completion of Colleague Training (for Associate II)
Ability to listen effectively
Ability to multi-task
Ability to facilitate individual and group activities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team
Ability to work with a sense of urgency and excitement about the work of the clubhouse
Ability to maintain healthy boundary with peers
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Ability to demonstrate adherence to a strengths based perspective in words and actions with members
Ability to adhere to HERO House philosophy and applicable federal, state and local guidelines in carrying out job duties
Ability to travel with members to various conferences, trainings, and social events

Nice To Haves

Prefer prior training in Trauma Informed Care
Must be (or able to become) a WA State Registered Counselor

Responsibilities

Offer a positive supportive relationship that helps promote hope, choice, wellness and recovery for participants while working side by side on the work of the clubhouse.
Work side by side with the members of Seattle Clubhouse in program areas of work ordered day (within assigned unit such as Hospitality (kitchen) or Business), social/recreational, education, employment (Transitional and Supported), advocacy, and member supports.
Consistently fulfill the "primary responsibility" of helping members experience being needed and actively reach out to each member to establish productive partnership.
Facilitate assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner maximizing members’ skills, talents, engagement and leadership.
Ensure that performance of job duties actively reflects and promotes the Standards for Clubhouse Model of Psychiatric Rehabilitation as developed by the Clubhouse International.
Work in an assigned work unit (Hospitality/Kitchen or Business/Clerical).
Train, job coach and work with members at their place of employment.
Work evenings and weekends.
Provide education and resources that support illness self-management, self-determination, self-advocacy, and shared-health-care decision making.
Ensure all documentation is complete, accurate and performed within time frames as specified in Seattle Clubhouse procedures.
Provide assistance in identifying and linking to community-based services and supports (primary care, mental health and/or substance abuse treatment, housing, financial benefits, etc.).
Provide and model advocacy to ensure access to service for the member where/when needed.
Help with identifying and/or re-engaging with family, friends, and other natural supports.
Assistance with transportation to appointments, employment, social outings, etc.
Keep supervisor informed on a timely basis of member routine/emergency/crisis needs developing, the proposed or actual response to these needs and/or barriers to, or gaps in needed services.
Other duties as assigned.