Clubhouse Social Practitioner: Empowerment & Support

New York Disaster & Interfaith Services (NYDIS); New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Disaster & Interfaith Services (NYDIS) is seeking a dynamic Social Practitioner for our Elements House-LES Adult Clubhouse on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. You will work side-by-side with members to ensure smooth clubhouse operations, member services, data accuracy, compliance, and a strong administrative infrastructure.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, the role is open to U.S. citizens or Green Card holders; other applicants must have work authorization in place.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• 1–3+ years in working with individuals with serious mental illness or in a community setting.
• Experience providing virtual services preferred.
• Bilingual candidates strongly preferred (Mandarin/Cantonese and Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Engage members through relationship-building and a shared Work-Ordered Day.
• Support and strengthen a member-driven community aligned with Clubhouse International Standards.
• Address barriers such as social isolation, low self-esteem, anxiety, symptom management, and economic challenges.
• Provide guidance with benefits and entitlements (SNAP, SSI/SSDI, Medicaid/Medicare, ACCESS-VR, ADA).
• Promote member growth and problem-solving through side-by-side engagement and group activities.
• Advocate for members’ well-being, safety, independence, housing, healthcare coordination, and community integration.
• Develop proficiency in Work-Ordered Day unit operations, including safety procedures and workflows.
• Support Clubhouse operations with flexibility for early arrivals, extended hours, or special programming.
• Complete required documentation accurately in a timely manner per agency standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
• Uphold confidentiality and respect for members’ information and participation.

Skills

Relationship-building

Social Practice

Communication

Bilingual (Mandarin/Cantonese/Spanish)

Advocacy

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

New York Disaster & Interfaith Services (NYDIS) is seeking a dynamic Social Practitioner for our Elements House-LES Adult Clubhouse on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. You will work side-by-side with members to ensure smooth clubhouse operations, member services, data accuracy, compliance, and a strong administrative infrastructure.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, the role is open to U.S. citizens or Green Card holders; other applicants must have work authorization in place.