Clubhouse Generalist Psychosocial Rehabilitation - Jackson

Clubhouse Generalist - (Psychosocial Rehabilitation - Jackson County)

Job Category: Vocational

Requisition Number: CLUBH
024120

• Posted:
  July 20, 2026
• Full-Time

MI Jackson Wildwood
700 Wildwood Ave
Jackson, MI 49201, USA

All Clubhouse staff maintain a Generalist role. All clubhouse workforce members share employment, housing, evening and weekend, holiday and unit responsibilities. Clubhouse workforce do not divide their time between Clubhouse and other major work responsibilities that conflict with the unique nature of member/staff relationship.

The Clubhouse Generalists work side‑by‑side with members doing all unit tasks. Program participants are perceived as “members” rather than “clients” or “patients”, and staff work to maintain an informal setting to reduce the psychological distance between themselves and members. They continually encourage members to assume productive roles both within the psychosocial club facility and in the broader community, which is viewed as an integral part of the total psychosocial rehabilitation setting.

The role provides members support through a flexible, varied program of vocational, educational, and recreational activities and is actively involved with the development of Transitional Employment and Supported Employment placements in the community and their sustainability. This position promotes recovery‑based, person‑centered, and culturally competent practices.

• Work in close collaboration with staff team and members, and individually to meet goals, promote a positive work environment, and advance the quality of services provided to members of the Clubhouse.
• Actively engage members, work with, and alongside members in the work‑ordered day, to identify needs in the unit and Clubhouse, assist members in planning out a full day’s worth of work and ensure those needs are met, plan activities and perform tasks associated with true clubhouse units.
• Perform tasks including meal preparation, administrative planning, clerical responsibilities, store and/or snack operations, and building maintenance.
• Ensure the case manager and other clubhouse personnel evaluate the effectiveness of Treatment Plan goals and interventions, and make recommendations concerning amendments as needed.
• Ensure unit work is completed even if members are unwilling to assist.
• Identify and encourage the skills, talents, creative ideas, and efforts of each member each day.
• Participate in social/recreational activities on some weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Serve as an advisor, advocate, and resource for a caseload of members.
• Support members’ goals to find meaningful work outside the Clubhouse through Supported, Transitional or Independent Employment.
• Assist with vocational skill building, completing applications, interviewing, job development, job coaching, and follow‑along supports.
• Participate in outreach activities aimed at achieving a minimum of 40% of total membership attendance daily.

• Strong desire to help others with empathy, patience, understanding, enthusiasm, and dedication.
• Trustworthy, integrity, and honesty.
• Respect for diversity and inclusion.
• Professionalism in communication, pleasantness, attendance, accuracy, and follow‑through; reliability, teamwork, and punctuality.
• Commitment to continuous education, training, and personal development.

• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• Two years of Mental Health experience preferred.
• Personable, positive, and enthusiastic attitude, with capability to deal effectively with people (internal and external).
• One year of Clubhouse and/or Community Mental Health experience preferred.
• Valid State of Michigan driver’s license (Required).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Commitment to assigned duties and performance expectations.
• Basic computer skills.

Associates Degree or better in Human Services or related field.

• Driver's License.

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