Clubhouse Counselor II - Education Specialist at Vinfen

Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

22.22

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Individual Support, Group Support, Assessment, Individual Action Plan Development, Life Skills Improvement, Self-Determination, Employment/Education Expertise, Communication, Art, Social Recreation, Intake, Orientation, Outreach, Housing Support, Health, Wellness

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; This position will require rotating Saturdays/late hours on Thu, and holidays Salary: $22.22 / hour As a Clubhouse Counselor II, you provide individual and group support to the members of the Clubhouse. Through assessment and development of Individual Action Plan (IAP) goals, Clubhouse counselors work in partnership with Clubhouse members to improve life skills and self-determination within the established work areas of the Club, as well as in social and community activities. Additionally, Clubhouse Counselor II positions provide specific expertise for and/or leadership in one or more Clubhouse work areas, including Employment/Education (EE) area; Communication, Art, and Social Recreation (CASR) area; Intake, Orientation, Outreach, and Housing (IOOH) area; and/or Health, Wellness, and Life Skills (HWLS) area. Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security! Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes: * A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan * First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance! * Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!) * Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance * Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care) * Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance * Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week): * 15 days of Vacation per year * 11 Paid Holidays * 10 Sick Days per year * 3 Personal Days per year * Educational Assistance and Remission Programs * $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap! * Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more! About Us Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers [http://www.vinfen.org/careers] My Job. My Community. My Vinfen. Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Keywords: rehabilitation, social counselor, social worker, provider, support staff, social services provider, counselor, mental health, psychiatric, social services, mentor, counseling, social work, group home, DSP, Direct Care, psychology, mental illness, mental health, psychiatric, outreach worker, outreach services, community based, human services, nonprofit, crisis, trauma, advocacy, recovery. Qualifications * A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is preferred, but experience may substitute for education. High school diploma or GED required. * 1-3 years experience in Human Services required. * Advanced training, experience, or professional credentials are required for Clubhouse Counselor II positions. * Strong time management and writing skills. * Excellent interpersonal skills, good judgment and the ability to coach and mentor. * All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least one year. * All applicants must become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check.

Responsibilities

As a Clubhouse Counselor II, the role involves providing individual and group support to members, focusing on improving life skills and self-determination through assessment and Individual Action Plan goal development. This position also requires providing specific expertise or leadership in one or more Clubhouse work areas such as Employment/Education, Communication/Art/Social Recreation, Intake/Orientation/Outreach/Housing, and/or Health/Wellness/Life Skills.