Job description
About Venture House
Venture House is a community based non-profit, mental health agency, utilizing the Clubhouse Model of Psychosocial Rehabilitation. Venture House is dedicated to supporting the wellness and recovery of individuals living with mental health challenges. We are a diverse, inclusive community that works toward helping members access employment, education, housing, civic engagement, and the arts. We promote hope, self-determination, fellowship and purpose.
We are seeking a dynamic, innovate Social Practitioner for our Bronx Clubhouse, which is a non-residential program.
Primary Responsibilities:
Staff work side-by-side with Clubhouse Members (program participants) to run day-to-day operations, including intake and admissions, meal preparation and service, facility maintenance, program development and implementation, job development and coaching, as well as social and recreational programming.
The cornerstone philosophy of the Clubhouse movement is that meaningful activity is restorative. Therefore, the primary responsibility of a social practitioner is to engage Clubhouse members in the “Work Ordered Day” (WOD). Psychosocial rehabilitation workers also assist our members in reaching their recovery goals, including: housing; employment; education; financial literacy; socialization; sobriety; and wellness.
Tasks and responsibilities include
· Connect members with needed services, including health, mental health, nutrition
· Meal planning and preparation
· Facilitate kitchen an dining room activities
·Provide Job Coaching and Job Development
· Provide Case management
· Participate in Crisis intervention
· Facilitate Day-to-day operations
· Documentation in electronic health record
· Create an environment of healing and mutual respect
Hours are typically 9 -5 Monday-Friday, with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Job Requirements:
· Bachelor's Degree (Required) / Masters preferred
· Driver's License (Strongly preferred)
· Demonstrated interest in Mental Health
· The ideal candidate is a passionate and enthusiastic self-starter with strong problem solving and engagement skills. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
· Strong Computer Skills
· Internet and smartphone knowledge and access
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
