Per Diem Program Relief

Provide individual and group support to the members of the Clubhouse. Through assessment and development of Action Plan goals, work in partnership with Clubhouse members to improve life skills and self-determination within the established work areas of the Club, as well as in social and community activities. Supervision and other duties may also be involved.

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:

• Function as an advisor for Clubhouse members. Assess, develop, and implement Action Plans with members in the work area of their choice.
• Promote a supportive and empowering services environment in which members learn to advocate for themselves, make their own choices, take risks, and assume additional responsibilities.
• Communicate and reinforce the Clubhouse culture and philosophy to the membership as well other involved providers, community resources, and employer partners. In partnership with membership and staff, develop, implement, and support all Clubhouse policies and procedures.

Additional duties for Clubhouse Counselor II Health, Wellness and Life Skills staff:

• Consult, supervise, create, and implement new and innovative opportunities for Clubhouse members to utilize their culinary skills.
• Coordinate the planning, preparation, and presentation of nutritionally balanced meals in collaboration with members and staff of the clubhouse.
• Monitor food unit supply inventory and budget with a mindfulness towards purchasing the freshest, healthiest, and most competitively priced products.
• Provide direct training and support (instruction, assistance, modeling, and reinforcement) for Clubhouse members in the culinary arts skills area.
• Maintain culinary work unit to meet health and sanitation as defined by the Serve Safe Certification standards.

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Participatory skills, collaborative skills, teaching skills, as well as participatory planning techniques
• Knowledge of Clubhouse standards and practices
• Knowledge of Psychiatric Rehabilitation principles, values, and practices
• Strong organizational and writing skills
• Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices and documentation standards
• Knowledge and use of different learning and communication styles
• Knowledge of empowerment, self-advocacy, and peer support techniques
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to provide a positive role model for work and learning

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.

For more information about Vinfen, please visitwww.vinfen.org/careers.

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes (for eligible employees):

• A fully funded 401(a), employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance…