Vinfen yra pelno nesiekianti sveikatos ir žmogiškųjų paslaugų organizacija, nuo 1977 m. remianti žmones ir bendruomenes. Jos bendruomeninės programos skirtos žmonėms, turintiems psichikos sveikatos sutrikimų, intelekto ar raidos sutrikimų, smegenų traumų, autizmą ar kitų elgesio sveikatos sunkumų. Daugiau nei 500 vietų Masačusetse ir Konektikute Vinfen teikia sveikimo ir gebėjimų ugdymo paslaugas, padeda gyventi savarankiškai su parama, teikia švietimo ir užimtumo pagalbą, klinikines ir tarpusavio paramos paslaugas bei reaguoja į krizes. Organizacija kasmet aptarnauja apie 14 000 žmonių ir suburia sveikatos priežiūros, socialinio poveikio bei žmogiškųjų paslaugų komandas, daugiausia dėmesio skiriančias atstovavimui, atsparumui ir apsisprendimo teisei. Platesnė jos veikla bendruomenėje apima partnerystes, savanorystę, renginius ir lėšų rinkimą.
Clubhouse Counselor II, Education Coordinator — Vinfen, Quincy
Support Clubhouse members’ education and life skills through individualized plans, tutoring, and community partnerships. This full-time, onsite role is based in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Aprašymas
- Support Clubhouse members individually and in groups.
- Assess, develop, and carry out Action Plans with members.
- Advise members and encourage self-advocacy, choice, responsible risk-taking, and accountability.
- Promote the Clubhouse culture and philosophy in daily work.
- Help establish, apply, and uphold Clubhouse policies and procedures.
- Connect members with community services and resources.
- Contribute across Clubhouse work areas through instruction, coaching, facilitation, role modeling, and reinforcement.
- Create meaningful work opportunities and encourage members to take part in work-area activities.
- Plan, deliver, and assess work-area services as needed.
- Keep program records in line with Massachusetts Department of Mental Health documentation standards.
- Help members record progress toward their Action Plans.
- Take part in training, conferences, staff meetings, supervision, and professional development.
- Help orient new staff and members.
- Stay in regular contact with supervisors and coworkers.
- Help care for the Clubhouse site and take part in Clubhouse events.
- Cover and assist with onsite and offsite activities and routine program needs.
- Bring specialized knowledge or leadership to one or more Clubhouse work areas.
- Create and use tools to assess members’ educational needs.
- Develop and deliver curricula tied to members’ education goals in their Action Plans.
- Use online courses and instructional tools.
- Train and supervise program tutors.
- Lead group classes and provide one-to-one tutoring.
- Coordinate skills training and educational opportunities.
- Build connections with colleges, universities, ESOL and adult literacy programs, and vocational training providers.
- Encourage peer leadership and support members working toward Peer Specialist certification.
- Provide occasional weekend, evening, and holiday coverage.
Reikalavimai
- One to three years of experience in human services.
- Advanced training, experience, or professional credentials for Counselor II roles.
- Relevant experience may substitute for academic training in some cases.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, rehabilitation counseling, special education, or a related field preferred.
- Participatory, collaborative, teaching, and planning skills.
- Familiarity with Clubhouse standards and practices.
- Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles, values, and practices.
- Strong organizational and writing abilities.
- Knowledge of formal and informal assessment methods and documentation standards.
- Ability to work with varied learning and communication styles.
- Knowledge of empowerment, self-advocacy, and peer-support approaches.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to model positive approaches to work and learning.
- Knowledge of community resources, employment, and educational opportunities.
- Ability to work professionally and maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment.
- Knowledge of reasonable accommodation law and advocacy methods.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention and problem-solving techniques.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license held for at least one year.
- Adequate personal vehicle insurance and a safe driving record when using a personal vehicle.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Ability to pass a driver screening background check.
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper techniques or a two-person lift.
- CPR certification within two weeks of hire.
- First Aid certification within two weeks of hire.
- Crisis Intervention/Staff Safety and Infectious Diseases training within six months of employment.
- Complete other assigned training.
- Health and Wellness roles require ServSafe training and an exam within six months of hire.
Privalumai
- Fully funded employer-sponsored 401(a) retirement plan with no employee contribution required.
- Employee-funded 403(b) plan.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees scheduled for at least 30 hours per week.
- Employer contribution toward medical insurance costs.
- Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance.
- Employer-paid short-term disability coverage for qualifying employees.
- Health and dependent-care flexible spending reimbursement accounts.
- Optional term life, whole life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Generous paid time off for employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week.
- Training, career development, and job security.