Staff Generalist - Community Outreach Clubhouse

Position: Community Outreach Staff Generalist

Program: BCS Greater Heights Clubhouse

Reports to: Director BCS Greater Heights Clubhouse

Location: 980 Halsey Street Brooklyn NY 11207

Salary Range: $50000 $55000

Day Program $50000

Evening/Weekend Program $55000

Day Program Monday 12:00pm 8:00pm Tuesday Friday 9:00am 5pm and some holidays 1:00pm 5:00pm. Schedule adjustments will be made to accommodate holiday schedules.

Evening/Weekend Program TuesdayFriday 12:00pm 8:00pm Saturdays 9am5pm and some holidays 1:00pm 5:00pm. Schedule adjustments will be made to accommodate holiday schedules.

Position Summary:

Work in collaboration with staff and members in the daily operation of BCSs Greater Heights Clubhouse an internationally certified and highly recognized Clubhouse model program which provides a safe nurturing and noninstitutional setting for psychiatric rehabilitation that fosters independent living and greater participation in the community. The Clubhouse Generalist will work in partnership with staff and members in the daily operation of the clubhouse employment education advocacy and wellness programs. The Clubhouse Generalist is responsible for engaging Clubhouse members in all activities that keep the community going while also assisting them in reaching their recovery goals and ensuring quality support and services. The focus of this position is to engage in community outreach.

Responsibilities:

• Provide presentations and promotional tabling activities in collaboration with the Clubhouse outreach team to obtain new Clubhouse members.

• Provide regular outreach via multimedia telephone and home/hospital visits to maintain member engagement and provide community based support

• Conduct outreach activities with referral sources to enhance membership.

• Support program outreach and enrollment efforts to reach the new DOHMH target of 600 clients.

• Develop 3 community outreach partnerships quarterly

• Attends 3 tabling events per month.

• Represent program and BCS to other organizations and the community at large to encourage and maintain enthusiasm commitment and belief in the Clubhouse model.

• Work with a memberled community of adults with mental health conditions where members and staff jointly plan vocational educational and social activities that develop skills and promote rehabilitation foster recovery community integration and psychiatric stabilization.

• Participate in regular meetings and encourage input for shared decision making and program improvements.

• Monitor activities including unit management case management and employment site management as needed. Generate member interest in participation in the work ordered day.

• Coordinate and engage members in Clubhouse outreach activities in the greater community.

• Oversee and work in collaboration with the Administrative Services Unit to maintain the Virtual Clubhouse on virtual connectivity platforms

• Connect and engage members in the virtual Clubhouse

• Develop and cofacilitate virtual workshops and other engagements on the virtual Clubhouse platform.

• Prepare timely internal and external reports. Compile statistics and develop monthly reports.

• Participate in maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of the clubhouse environment along with other staff and members.

• Maintain an active caseload and provide extensive case management to members

• Document all case management related activities in recovery plans and progress notes pertaining to member and Clubhouse activities.

• Assist in providing oversight as a site manager for Transitional Employment work site.

• Work with other NYC Clubhouse Coalition members on initiatives and advocacy efforts;

• Assist with and initiate fundraising efforts for the Clubhouse and BCS.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

• BA in Human Services or similar field required; MSW LMSW LCAT LMHC a plus

• At least 1 years experience with people living with mental illness required and/or in a Clubhouse or similar rehabilitation model preferred.

• Food Protection Certificate preferred.

• Fully computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft office suite zoom and other social media platforms.

• Bilingual skills preferred.

• Excellent judgment organizational and interpersonal skills are required.

• Excellent verbal interpersonal and written communication skills including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Must undergo preemployment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by DOHMH

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities