Clubhouse Employment Navigator

Kbhmaine; Waterville (ME); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (3 plan options)

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (paid)

Short & Long Term Disability

403(B) with employer match

Travel reimbursement

Paid time off: 20 vacation days, 12H,

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Kennebec Behavioral Health (KBH) in Waterville, Maine, seeks an Unit Coordinator/Employment Specialist at High Hopes Clubhouse to engage members in Clubhouse operations and support their employment goals.

Qualifications include MHRTC (or provisional), and an associate's or bachelor's degree is preferred. A valid driver's license is required; training in the Clubhouse Model is provided.

Qualifications

• MHRTC or provisional MHRTC is required.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Related experience will be considered.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Employment Specialist training is a plus; training provided in the Clubhouse Model.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Clubhouse model to maximize members' skills and engagement.
• Build relationships with community stakeholders to increase visibility.
• Support members to apply for and maintain employment.
• Participate in Clubhouse social and community events as needed.
• Support members to become more independent in the community through employment, education, recreation and advocacy.
• Help members access other community-based services.

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Job description

Do you believe your passion is helping adults with mental illness live and work in the community with dignity? Are you flexible and open to experiencing new challenges on a daily basis? Are you able to maintain a friendly and positive attitude?

If that describes you, Kennebec Behavioral Health established in 1960 and named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for 6 consecutive years, wants you! Central to the Clubhouse, the Unit Coordinator/Employment Specialist is a role is engaging members in all aspects of the Clubhouse operations. Staff will offer a positive and supportive relationship that helps to build self-esteem and encourage working towards identified goals and outcomes of hope, personal growth and a higher quality of life for the member. This unique opportunity is available at our High Hopes Clubhouse in Waterville (ME).

What is a Clubhouse? A Clubhouse is more than a social service or employment service. We are a community of people with mental health difficulties working towards a common goal of recovery. Members of the Clubhouse possess valuable talents, strengths and abilities which, when combined, assist in making the Clubhouse come alive. The sense of membership, equality and belonging are at the heart of the Clubhouse model.

Essential Functions:

• Utilize the evidenced based international model of Clubhouse Model of Psychosocial Rehabilitation to maximize members’ skills, goals and overall engagement
• Build relationships with community stake holders to increase Clubhouse visibility
• Support members to apply for and maintain employment
• Participate in Clubhouse social and community events as needed
• Support members to become more independent in the community through employment, education, recreation and advocacy
• Support members in accessing other community-based services

Requirements: MHRTC or provisional MHRTC is required. The requirements for a MHRTC provisional can be found using this link: https://cfl-muskie.org/education-2/ Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.Related experience will be considered. Valid driver’s license is required. Employment Specialist training is a plus but will provide training, along with a two (2) week Colleague Training in the Clubhouse Model.

Benefits:KBH is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) that provides workers with qualifying employment and loan payments federal student debt forgiveness after 10 years or 120 monthly payments.KBH also offers:

• HEALTH INSURANCE (WITH 3 PLAN OPTIONS), COVERAGE STARTS ON DAY 1
• DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE (PAID BY KBH FOR THE EMPLOYEE)
• SHORT AND LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE (PAID FOR BY KBH)
• 403(B) WITH EMPLOYER MATCH
• SUPPORTIVE, MISSION-DRIVEN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
• GENEROUS PER MILE TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
• PAID TIME OFF TO INCLUDE: 20 DAYS VACATION, 12 HOLIDAYS, 8 SICK DAYS AND A PERSONAL DAY
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAMS
• WELLNESS PROGRAMS WITH SOME REIMBURSEMENT