This person will be working with members at the clubhouse seeking abilities and strengths in individuals and working toward recovery through meaningful activities. She/he will also be working side by side with members to engage and participate in a "work ordered day". He/ She will lead and organize the business, member service, kitchen units and employment/housing/education unit to engage members in running the clubhouse. She/he will also be responsible for creating, linking, and monitoring employment opportunities for the Clubhouse members. This person will be in the community meeting with employers to establish relationships and gain transitional and supported employment positions with the agencies. He/ She will be working with members at the clubhouse on resume building, application submissions, and employment skill enhancing tasks. She/he will also be co-leading education groups for the betterment of the Clubhouse members as well as assisting with educational situations to obtain educational opportunities for the Clubhouse members.

General Expectations:

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

1. Fully understand and consistently exhibit all of Peace River Center's Core Values, while fostering the same with all direct reports.
2. Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
3. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
4. Ability to adhere to company and/or program's dress code standards.
5. Ability to report to work with good personal hygiene.

Essential Duties/Requirements/Activities:

• Ability to arrive at work and ready to work on time.
• Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a group and/or team setting.
• Ability to show respect to all others.
• Ability to professionally communicate with other employees and outside vendors, as required.
• Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors.
• Prioritize conflicting demands of members and director in the midst of the work ordered day
• Interact with employers in the community to develop transitions and support employment for members.
• Work with members in gaining and/or enhancing skills for employment while completing tasks side by side with members throughout the Clubhouse
• Monitor, coach and train members working in Transitional Employment Placements (TEP)
• Establish and maintain communication with employers for Transitional Employment Placements to build a professional relationship.
• Learn and comply with the Clubhouse International standards.
• Train, link, and access members are interested in employment according to their strengths and abilities.
• Responsible for completion of all documentation including but not limited to Treatment plans, Biopsychosocial, Functional Assessment Rating Scales, Progress notes and more.
• Engage members to work on meaningful work through meaningful activities in the Clubhouse
• Work with Vocational Rehabilitation and other employment services in the area on referrals for their services
• Develop and monitor Transitional Employment, Supported Employment and Independent Employment Placements.
• Track data and statistics unique to employment of club house members while using multiple tools including Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelors Degree in human services field

High school level considered if accompanied by one of the following certifications:

Certified recovery peer specialist

Certified psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner.

Certified recovery support specialist

Certified behavioral health technician

Experience:

None

Certifications:

None

Training:

Participating in a one-time Colleague Training for up to three weeks at a CI Certified Training Base

Comply with Peace River Center mandatory trainings

Knowledge and Skills:

Proficient enough to be able to coach someone through Microsoft Windows and Office

Must be diplomatic and able to communicate while presenting Clubhouse Model

Must be able to work in a team and be able to lead, brainstorm and implement new ideas

Must have strong written and verbal skills to address business leaders in the area

Self-motivating and able to work independently with minimal supervision while in the community

Safety Equipment

Universal Precautions

Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher)

Transportation:

Must have reliable transportation and be of age 21 years old

Must be able to become a driver for PRC

Must carry $25,000/$50,000 bodily injury coverage on personal vehicle and provide and maintain proof of coverage

Must be able to drive your own vehicle and have a clear and valid FL driver's license

Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:

Computer, telephone, fax, copier

Printer, Agency van, Shredder, Copier, Sports equipment, TV/DVD and kitchen appliances

Technology Requirement:

As an employee of Peace River Center, if you are not assigned a company-issued phone, you will be required to authorize the use of the Microsoft Authenticator app on your personal mobile device. This is necessary to access our payroll and communication system, Paycor, and Microsoft email as examples. This will ensure secure and efficient communication with the organization.

Supervisory Relationship(s)

Supervises - none

Work Environment:

The work environment is fast-paced and consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of the work is performed while sitting, although the work may require occasional standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects. A small amount of travel may be required for meetings etc. to another PRC location.

Office Environment:

Work in a flexible environment which is inclusive of multiple units with rotation in order to learn every unit in the clubhouse.

EEO Statement

One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.