Work side-by-side with Clubhouse members to support core Clubhouse operations. Core operations include; computer program usage, statistical compilation, internet research, fiscal functions, culinary unit related tasks in our café unit, newsletter publications, petty cash operations, maintenance tasks, office supply inventory, mailings, and other Work-Ordered Day tasks.
Engage member interest in participation in the Work-Ordered-Day
Assume leadership role in ensuring positive outcomes in members’ lives
Maintain enthusiasm, commitment and belief in the ICCD Clubhouse model
Provide support services to Clubhouse members who have been placed in part-time Transitional Employment and Supportive Employment jobs
Help members to identify and use community resources that promote their well-being, independence, satisfaction and self-sufficiency
Conduct member recruitment activities to referral sources. This will also include occasional presentations in the community.
Maintain accurate and confidential client records
Participate in the management by team process for the development and implementation of core clubhouse services
Screening members/ guests as for Covid-19 as per Alberta Health Services guidelines
Qualifications:
Diploma in Social Work or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree would be an asset
Minimum employment experience of two years working with individuals who have chronic mental illness and/or co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders
Strong computer skills including MS Office,
An understanding of and belief in the recovery process and the Clubhouse Model and sensitivity to the issues of people living with serious mental illness
Ability to work with a diverse population
Strong work ethic, patience, and a willingness to work flexible hours
Staff transmit to members a vision of their potential that is not restricted by disability but is based on needs and aspirations common to all people. This vision is balanced by an understanding, acceptance, empathy, and support regarding the limitations, impediments and suffering of the disability
The communal setting entails working in groups where staff share responsibilities with members enabling the raising of expectations to permeate the group and members to lead in encouraging and empowering each other
Staff convey a vibrant energy that attracts members and enables both staff and members to do lots of things well
Core Responsibilities:
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite and Social Media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Slack etc.
Experience creating and working with budgets
Familiarity with using ZOOM to facilitate meetings
Ability to create brochures, newsletters, power point presentations
Familiarity with using Mail Chimp
Ability to adapt to and balance multiple and changing priorities with tight deadlines
Excellent inter-personal, leadership and communication skills
Team-oriented
Additional Information:
Willingness to attend a paid two or three week out-of-province Clubhouse training
Willingness to work approximately 2 Saturdays per month and the occasional Friday evening and statutory holiday
Potential Place Society follows the standards of the International Center for Clubhouse Development.
For more information please visit their website at https://clubhouse-intl.org
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