This role is to support our Brooklyn Clubhouse members. The Brooklyn Clubhouse are local community centers that provides its members with opportunities to build long-term relationships that leads them to feeling supported through employment, education, housing and more. 

SCOPE OF THE ROLE:

The Generalist provides quality support services, ensuring that members receive the necessary degree of support to facilitate reaching their indicated goals.

The Clubhouse has six units: Administrative, Culinary, Employment, Education, Maintenance and Media & Communications.  The Generalists are direct service staff that have to manage a caseload, but should (also) have interest/skills in these areas as they will be building programming around it. For example, a Generalist in Media & Communications should have skills/interest in creating newsletters, videos, video editing, photography, use equipment, social media, etc. because they will be working with members (clients) to learn these skills and support our marketing efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Engage clubhouse members in the kitchen, maintenance and clerical units, including working alongside members to execute tasks.
• Be able to cook, complete job development and teach computer skills
• Facilitate and participate in the day- to- day activities of an assigned unit on a rotating basis, with the emphasis on promoting consumer empowerment
• Provide assistance, training, monitoring, and direction of members’ chosen unit activities, and other program related activities.
• Make programming available in such a manner as to model mainstream community e.g. Celebrate holidays on the actual holiday.  Provide recreation and leisure ,etc.
• Accompany members on various group outings and social events.
• Ensure that the assigned unit logbook is current and contains group notes, attendance sheets and monthly unit schedules.
• Assist in facilitating groups as needed in the program on a day-to-day basis.
• Assist members in developing a individualized plan that reflects the members’ expressed personal goals as they relate to the Clubhouse and their general goals.
• Ensure that the members receive the necessary degree of support to facilitate reaching their indicated goals.
• Coordinate, supervise and maintain member case records. Encourage and inspire members to work or attend school/training

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.  High school diploma/equivalency required. 
• Minimum of one-year experience in Clubhouse, Case Management or similar role.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• A respect for, and high level of comfort around people experiencing psychiatric crisis preferred

Effective August 30, 2021, unless granted a reasonable accommodation for disability, all new hires must show proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus.  If hired for one of our city sponsored programs, this requirement must be met by your date of hire.

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others.  We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values:  respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals.