What You’ll Do

As a Clubhouse Engagement Specialist with Chelton Lofts, you’ll be part of a small, dedicated team working with people living with diagnosed mental illness. You’ll develop and coordinate opportunities for friendship, employment, housing, education, and access to medical and psychiatric services in a single caring and safe clubhouse environment. Clubhouse members and staff co-equally participate in the identification and empowerment of members' strengths, skills, and interests. The staff offers a positive, supportive relationship that helps to build members' self-esteem and encourages working toward identified goals, wellness, and recovery.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Helping plan and carry out daily activities and projects with members Encouraging members to develop leadership and work-readiness skills Supporting members with goal-setting and skill-building Participating in the Clubhouse's Transitional Employment (TE) Program, including helping members find jobs, training them, and stepping in to cover job shifts when needed Attending community events and meetings to promote Chelton Loft and learn from other Clubhouses Leading or supporting projects and strategic planning efforts with staff and members Covering social and recreational activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays (on a rotating basis) Modeling and supporting healthy communication between members and service providers Helping onboard and train new members, staff, interns, and volunteers

You Would Be A Great Fit If You:

Have a bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, rehabilitation, or a related field OR equivalent experience. Bring at least 3 years of experience in human services Have worked in a Psychosocial Clubhouse or mental health support program (preferred) Understand the needs of individuals impacted by the criminal legal system (a plus) Are flexible, empathetic, and committed to rehabilitation and recovery Speak multiple languages (Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, or ASL is a plus) Have strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills Are computer proficient, especially with Microsoft Office and databases Can work with diverse populations and remain calm in emotional situations

Compensation

$25.00 per hour

 

Equal Opportunity Employer