A Clubhouse Social Practitioner holds a direct service position in a broad role, though candidates may also be asked to focus in an area of expertise as determined by the organization and member's needs. Central to the Social Practitioner's role is engaging members in all aspects of Clubhouse operation. This engagement is performed by helping members to experience a sense of belonging and being needed in the Clubhouse community, with a focus on strengths, talents, and interests. Staff will offer a positive, supportive relationship that helps promote hope, choice, wellness and recovery for participants while working together as colleagues and mentors. The primary role of the Clubhouse Staff Social Practitioner is to provide consistency within the work unit structure, ensuring an environment where opportunities for meaningful work and meaningful work-mediated relationships can thrive. Core Responsibilities

• Facilitate the daily work-structured program through empowerment and engagement of members (program participants). Work side by side with members on assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner, maximizing members' skills, talents, abilities, and leadership.
• Maintain a collaborative environment while assisting members with prevocational, vocational, and social opportunities that are consistent with the Clubhouse International Standards.
• Develop, initiate, and lead long and short-term projects as Clubhouse work opportunities for members. Generate a sense of urgency around the projects to keep members actively engaged.
• Prepare and complete required paperwork as assigned, meeting all deadlines.
• Participate in the Clubhouse's Transitional Employment Program (TE), paid jobs for members in the community. Manage TE placements by learning the job; developing work relationships; choosing, training and supporting members on the job; and as a Clubhouse work-priority, providing TE job coverage whenever necessary.
• Facilitate Supported, Independent and Entrepreneurial Employment, and Educational opportunities for members in the community, as needed.
• Provide staff coverage for the Clubhouse providing oversight for the members, on a rotating basis, for evening, weekend, and holiday social programs. Participate in Clubhouse functions and events, as needed.
• Support members to develop and achieve personal, housing, pre-vocational, career and social goals.
• Provide social program activities that encourage a depth of opportunity and energy in alignment with the broad-scope and dignity associated with Clubhouse
• Provide education, support, and encourage the use of community resources that promote well-being and independence.
• Advocate for members with community service providers such as Housing, doctors, psychiatrists, Department of Rehabilitation, including attending appointments with members when needed to advocate, direct and model communication between members and service providers.
• Provide training and support around Clubhouse model and standards to new members, interns, volunteers, and Clubhouse colleagues.
• Additional duties as assigned The candidate will:
• Identify and introduce new work/project opportunities to members within the Clubhouse while effectively deconstructing projects to allow for multiple member involvement
• Demonstrates adherence to a strengths-based perspective in words and actions
• Adhere to Clubhouse philosophy and applicable federal, state, county, and local guidelines in carrying out job duties
• Perform work "side-by-side" with members, creating an atmosphere and general policy in which work, leadership, and power is shared with members when possible and with the necessary support to enjoy and succeed
• Be kind, cheerful, outgoing, considerate, patient, tactful, and use good judgment;
• Have the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
• Possess a willingness to work towards diversity, equity, and social justice while practicing cultural humility
• Be willing to assist with conflict resolution in the community
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills
• Ability to provide clear, concise, caring community feedback and problem solve by consensus
• Proven ability to work with a sense of urgency and excitement about the work of the Clubhouse
• Result-oriented, responsible, organized, flexible, and a self-starter

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in related field or unique skill set is preferred.
• At least one year of experience working with adults with mental illness or demonstrated passion for helping people with mental illness succeed is preferred.
• Current driver's license with clean driving record or willingness to acquire a driver's license within first 30 days of employment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Employ highly developed communication skills including cultural, language, and computer competency.
• Understanding of/interest in mental illness as well as mental and physical health.
• Available to work a full-time position that may require emergency "off schedule" hours and attend out-of-town trainings (up to 3 weeks), conferences (up to one week), and advocacy activities (day trips).
• Fluency in languages other than English, specifically Spanish, Chinese or Tagalog Please send your resume and letter of interest to: workhere@californiaclubhouse.

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Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

San Mateo, CA 94403 (Required)

Work Location:

In person