Assistant Director - Clubhouse
Assistant Director - Clubhouse
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$ 75000 - 75000
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Job Description
Position: Assistant Director - BCS Greater Heights Clubhouse
Reports to: Director BCS Greater Heights Clubhouse
Work Location: 980 Halsey Street Brooklyn NY 11207
Salary Range: $75000 - 75000
Evening/Weekend Program $75000
Schedule: Full Time 35 hours per week
Evening/Weekend Program Tuesday-Friday 12:00pm 8:00pm Saturdays 9am-5pm and some holidays 1:00pm 5:00pm. Schedule adjustments will be made to accommodate holiday schedules.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Director in collaboration with the Program Director works in collaboration with staff and members in the daily operation of BCSs East New York Clubhouse an internationally certified and highly recognized Clubhouse model program which provides a safe nurturing and non-institutional setting for psychiatric rehabilitation for our members that fosters independent living and greater participation in the community. Generate member interest in participation in all aspects of programming.
Responsibilities:
Take a leadership role in ensuring positive outcomes in members lives. Liaise with each unit to ensure all needs of members and the clubhouse are addressed.
Ensure average daily attendance of 30%
Support program outreach and enrollment efforts to reach the new DOHMH target of 600 clients.
Work with a member-led 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.
Work in partnership with the Program Director to develop and maintain relationships with the local business industry to create job opportunities for members.
Participate in regular meetings and encourage input for shared decision making and program improvements.
Develop curriculum for and host virtual programming
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 work ordered-day
Develop and co-facilitate virtual workshops and other engagements on the virtual Clubhouse platform.
Work side-by-side and engage members in the Clubhouse tasks
Work in collaboration with members and staff to oversee the social and recreation programming of the Clubhouse.
Oversee program operations and supervises program staff including monitoring activities unit management case management and Transitional Employment site management as needed.
Maintain enthusiasm commitment and belief in the Clubhouse model.
Prepare in conjunction with the program director monthly statistical reports and program reviews as per DOHMH scope of services.
Conduct outreach activities to referral sources to enhance membership.
Help members to identify and use community resources that promote their well-being independence satisfaction and self-sufficiency such as obtaining entitlement benefits psychiatric and medical treatment and in utilizing other community resources.
Maintain a small 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 recorded appropriately and quantified as needed.
Provide oversight as a site manager for Transitional Employment work site..
Assist in outreach for and communication with members who are absent from the Clubhouse
Oversee and engage in evening food preparations kitchen safety and cleanliness operations
Participate in maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of the Clubhouse environment along with other staff and members.
Represent programs and BCS to other organizations and the community at large.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
BA in Human Services or related field required; MSW LMSW LCAT or LMHC preferred
At least 2 years experience with mental health population required; plus at least 1 year experience in a Clubhouse or similar rehabilitation model required.
2 years supervisory experience in mental health preferred.
Excellent judgment and ability to adapt to situations as they arise by possessing the capability and flexibility and quick thinking with a focus on intervening to de-escalate potential mental health crisis
Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Fully computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft office suite zoom and other social media platforms.
Bilingual skills preferred.
Food Protection Certificate preferred.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are required.
Excellent verbal interpersonal and written communication skills including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
DOHMH Fingerprinting and criminal background check required.
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
