NORTHERN LAKES COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
JOB OPENING
CADILLAC, HOUGHTON LAKE, GRAYLING
TEAMSTERS BARGAINING UNIT MEMBERS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE
POSITION: CLUBHOUSE GENERALIST (SUPPORT SERVICES COORDINATOR) LOCATION: CADILLAC UNIT: CLUB CADILLAC SUPERVISOR: AMY KOTULSKI FLSA: EXEMPT HOURS: 1.0 FTE SALARY RANGE STAFF V: $48,553 – 57,053 Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) recognizes the value of and employs people with lived experience and believes strongly in Recovery and a Culture of Gentleness. To this end, this position requires a commitment to creating and maintaining a culture that “Expects Recovery” and “Encourages Gentleness.” Club Cadillac is dedicated to the recovery of men and women with mental illness, creating opportunities with members to live, work, and learn while using their talents in a community of mutually respectful relationships. Clubhouses are a powerful demonstration that people with mental illness can and do lead normal, productive lives. Clubhouses are local community centers that provide members opportunities to build long-term relationships that, in turn, support that in obtaining employment, education and housing. More information on the Clubhouse Model and International Standards can be found at clubhouse-intl.org. Clubhouse Generalists have generalist roles and share employment, community support, evening/weekend/holiday, and unit responsibilities. Central to this role is the energetic engagement of members in all aspects of unit and Clubhouse operations. Generalists utilize the Clubhouse International Standards as best practice and follow the strengths-based and person-centered models to facilitate member engagement. Before applying please read: http://clubhouse-intl.org/documents/communities_eng.pdf ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS (listing Position Specific functions first): Engage in the work-ordered day, and work alongside members performing the tasks of the unit (kitchen and clerical). Assist members with all aspects of community support services including employment, education, and housing. Assist members to define their needs and formulate clubhouse goals and objectives through Person-Centered Planning. Conduct Clubhouse assessments and complete all necessary clinical paperwork. Evaluate progress on Clubhouse goals and work with members to make appropriate changes to support personal success. Participate in social recreation and wellness activities. Co-manage Transitional Employment Placements including TE development, training and coverage as a job coach. Provide coverage on a rotating basis for evening, weekend, holidays and social activities. LICENSING or CERTIFICATIONS: Must have licensure with the State of Michigan as a Licensed Bachelors Social Worker. Limited Licensed Bachelors Social Worker accepted. Must maintain licensure. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university. One (1) year of experience in developmental disabilities or mental illness areas is preferred. Working knowledge of mental illness, including previous relevant paid employment Positive, energetic, dynamic and engaging personality.
Flexibility, as demonstrated by interchangeability with other staff on the unit, staying late or arriving early, if necessary, to fulfill unit or member needs. Excellent organizational skills. Team approach. Must have valid Michigan driver's license. PHYSICAL ABILITIES: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to walk, bend, stand, sit, lift up to 25 lbs., with or without assistance, stretch/reach, hear, see, hand/finger dexterity and drive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with applicable laws. WORKING CONDITIONS: This position may require irregular hours. It may also require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available. Applicants for employment at Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height or weight.
