Mental Health Generalist

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believes that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years, we have helped people get jobs, stay employed, and progress in careers across New York and Northern New Jersey. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our workplace. We are committed to fostering our inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and abilities.

Position Title:
Mental Health Generalist (Culinary Wellness Unit)

Location:
Long Island City, NY (Queens)

Position Type: FLSA - Non-Exempt

We’relooking for a compassionate and energetic Mental Health Generalist to join our Culinary Wellness Unit within our accredited mental health clubhouse. In this role,you’llpartner with adults living withpsychiatricdisabilities and/or substance use disorders, helping them build skills, access resources, and engage in meaningful daily clubhouse work and activities.

Assisting members with the skills and resources needed in the areas of daily adult living, working, learning, and socializing.

If youare looking tojoin our dedicated teamas a Mental Health Generalist, we want to hear from you!

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believe that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years, we have helped people get jobs, stay employed, and progress in careers across New York and Northern New Jersey.

We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our workplace. We are committed to fostering our inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and abilities.

• Support members in achieving personal recovery, employment, education, and social goals.
• Oversee Welcome & Intake Unit daily operations & develop methods to enhance unit functioning.
• Engage and work side by side with Clubhouse members in carrying out daily unit tasks, including: outreaching unit members, researching Unit resources related to nutrition health & wellness, creating workshops, presentations and other special events, designing and delivering marketable tips & tools that support healthy living, and assisting with coordinating member contributions to the Clubhouse’s monthly calendar, newsletter and social media outlets.
• Coordinate all food orders and maintain weekly food and kitchen supplies inventory.
• Ensure the organization of all food storage, meals prep, and dining service areas, as well as all other Culinary & Wellness Unit designated work spaces.
• Assist Clubhouse program with producing its weekly meals planning, food orders, food production, and monthly meals reimbursement work.
• Participate in opportunities for social and recreational activities within and outside of the clubhouse.
• Assist with program marketing strategies through the documenting of unit-related activities/events via flyers, special invites, pictures and videos.
• Manage member case records and documentation via the electronic health files, secure private health information, and complete all required program and agency training.
• Engage members through outreach &encouragement,with afocus ontheir strengths, abilities and interests.
• Establish working relationships with members within the Clubhouse community to support their experiences as valued participants in the community.
• Connect members to community resources to meet individual needs (i.e. legal, employment, housing, benefits, and treatment).
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