Clubhouse Counselor

Overview

As a Clubhouse Counselor I, you provide individual and group support to adults with psychiatric challenges in an engaging and active Clubhouse setting. Clubhouse counselors work in partnership with Clubhouse members to improve life skills and self-determination within the established skill building units of the Club, as well as in social and community activities.

Clubhouse staff are generalists, meaning that anyone can help out any unit in the Clubhouse at any time. Staff should remain flexible, be aware of the larger picture of the needs of the Clubhouse and make themselves available should anyone need support. The generalist role is one of the most important aspects of the Clubhouse ensuring that the Clubhouse remains focused on the big picture while assisting everyone working on their Individualized Action Plan goals.

What is a Clubhouse?

A Clubhouse is a daytime operated community setting developed as a part of a proven international rehabilitation model for adults with psychiatric challenges. The Clubhouse model was created by individuals with psychiatric challenges for individuals with psychiatric challenges. Clubhouses provide an environment where Club members are not just welcome but belong and are needed to run the day-to-day operations of the Clubhouse community.

Clubhouse staff and members work side-by-side throughout the work-ordered day to accomplish the goals of the Clubhouse community (such as cooking, cleaning, and administrative tasks) all while promoting independence and self-efficacy for individuals to accomplish their personal goals of recovery. Clubhouses work within its community to build partnerships and create opportunities for all.

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Responsibilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

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.
• Assist members in linking to other community services and resources.
• As a Clubhouse generalist, provide support to Clubhouse members in all work areas: teach; coach; facilitate and support (instruction, assistance, modeling, and reinforcement) skill development for all work area members. Provide meaningful work opportunities within the work area and encourage membership participation in all work area activities. May plan, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of work area services.
• Maintain program records for members to meet the standards set forward by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health for Clubhouse Documentation. Support Clubhouse members in documenting progress on their Action Plan if they choose to do so.
• Attend trainings and conferences relating to performance enhancement and professional

Clubhouse Counselor I & II - PRD 2growth. Participate in staff meetings, training, and supervision. Provide assistance in the orientation of new staff and members. Maintain on-going communication with supervisor and co-workers to promote the reliable functioning of the Clubhouse.
• Help upkeep physical site.
• Help plan and participate in Clubhouse events.
• Learn, enforce, and adhere to all Clubhouse, divisional, and company policies and procedures.
• Provide coverage/assistance as needed to support Clubhouse work units, program activities both off site and on site, completion of day to day program requirements, and general upkeep and maintenance of the Clubhouse.
• Occasional weekend, evening, and holiday coverage is a requirement for all Clubhouse positions.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

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