Mental Health Community Specialist (Clubhouse)

30hrs

$20 hr

 

Community Specialist's at BAMSI's Clubhouse provide support to members diagnosed with mental illness while promoting growth, independence and dignity.

 

The Clubhouse is designed to facilitate recovery through individual assistance, group support, member involvement in daily operations, peer support, and advocacy. Clubhouse staff provides assistance and support in many areas including community linkages, employment services, education assistance, life skills, housing supports, health and wellness, social and recreational services and outreach.

 

High school diploma or GED preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license in state of residence and have a satisfactory driving record. Experience working with mental health population is preferred.

 

BAMSI is a private, non-profit culturally diverse human services organization providing services to adults and children with developmental disabilities, mental illness, behavioral health, and public health needs. We at BAMSI believe that those we serve are capable of amazing things and deserve our best.  We support them in their journeys and celebrate their accomplishments along the way.

We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees’ lives. Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Generous Time Off Package
• up to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday
• 12 paid holidays
• up to 2 weeks Sick Time
• Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunity to earn CEUs
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403B plan with discretionary match
• Wellness Activities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Development Opportunities

*Available benefits are based on position and scheduled hours.

 

General Statement of Duties: To provide support to clubhouse members and to do so in a manner that promotes growth, independence and dignity for those individuals served.

1. Organize and facilitate Clubhouse Services and Work Ordered Day group and individual activities.
2. Actively promote the development and implementation of Clubhouse Members’ personal and Action Plan goals.
3. Promptly identify the need for resources to address social skill development techniques and implementation strategies in conjunction with the community business to ensure needed supports are in place
4. Provide one-to-one supports to individuals on site, off site and through telephonic or remote outreach to encourage participation in Clubhouse Services, Activities, and Community Linkages.
5. Meet any challenges, including emergency procedures as required.
6. Participate in the development of each assigned members Action Plan utilizing a person centered approach.
7. Conduct group training that supports Clubhouse Services and Work Ordered Day Activities.
8. Provide a positive role model for members in work related skills (i.e. attendance, punctuality, etc.).
9. Attend training seminars as requested.
10. Provide telephonic, remote and in person Reachout Services to Clubhouse Members
11. Ensure Clubhouse Member safety and comply with program standards for staff coverage
12. Act as Member advocate and role model
13. Provide a positive role model for members in work related skills (i.e. attendance, punctuality, etc.).
14. Participate in scheduled meetings, addressing members weekly schedule.
15. Attend staff meetings as required.
16. Attend Action Plan meetings as assigned.
17. Maintain a safe work environment.
18. Intervene in crisis situations as needed or assigned.
19. Perform duties consistent with program and agency policies and procedures.
20. Perform other related work duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor
21. Execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards. Universal/standard precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.

EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS:

• High school diploma or equivalency. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license in state of residence.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience providing services to individuals living with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorder.
• Experience facilitating groups preferred.
• Lived experience desired

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and oral skills required
• Bilingual in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Cape Verdean, Creole Haitian Creole, and/or ASL desired
• Excellent computer skills required including online platforms, social media and zoom.
• The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with persons served, families, service providers and case managers.
• The ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods and to move equipment and supplies (up to 30 pounds) from floor level to approximately four feet above floor level
• The manual dexterity and visual acuity to promptly and effectively complete keyboarding tasks on a personal computer, and to effectively use the telephone system, mobile devices and other office equipment.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs while transporting supplies
• Must be able to drive up to 2 hours per day

BAMSI conducts as needed, job-related background checks (e.g., may include but is not limited to fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks) prior to employment.

We at BAMSI appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization.

BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities.
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Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in BAMSI’s application and selection process. A request for an accommodation will not affect opportunities for employment within BAMSI.
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