Seattle Clubhouse a program of HERO House NW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Mental Health Social Practitioner
POSITION TYPE: Full Time, hourly
SALARY: $47,500 Competitive Benefits Package

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Are you seeking to work with adults living with mental illness in a community setting? Then this exciting opportunity with HERO House NW might be of interest to you!*

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
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The Mental Health Social Practitioner is responsible for making sure all elements of social practice are carried out in support of the goals and expectations of the unit in support of members’ (individuals with mental illness) recovery while adhering to the International Standards for Clubhouse Programs. Social Practice is a specialized form of therapy that uses the setting of an intentional community to assist people in their mental health recovery. It focuses on a community-based approach of helping individuals learn new skills, hone their talents, build dignity, develop a sense of belonging, and make progress towards their goals.

The International Standards for Clubhouse Programs, consensually agreed upon by the worldwide Clubhouse community, define the Clubhouse Model of rehabilitation. The principles expressed in these Standards are at the heart of the Clubhouse community’s success in helping people with mental illness to stay out of hospitals while achieving social, financial, educational and vocational goals. The Standards also serve as a “bill of rights” for members and a code of ethics for staff, board and administrators. The Standards insist that a Clubhouse is a place that offers respect and opportunity to its members.

The Mental Health Social Practitioner is responsible to and is supervised by the Program Director of Seattle Clubhouse.

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Primary Job Functions*

• Offer a positive supportive relationship that helps promote hope, choice, wellness and recovery for participants while working side by side on the work of the clubhouse.
• Work side by side with the members of Seattle Clubhouse in program areas of work ordered day (within assigned unit such as Hospitality (kitchen) or Business), social/recreational, education, employment (Transitional and Supported), advocacy, and member supports
• Consistently fulfills the "primary responsibility" of helping members experience being needed and actively reaches out to each member to establish productive partnership
• Facilitate assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner maximizing members’ skills, talents, engagement and leadership
• Ensure that performance of job duties actively reflects and promotes the Standards for Clubhouse Model of Psychiatric Rehabilitation as developed by the Clubhouse International
• Work in an assigned work unit (Hospitality/Kitchen or Business/Clerical)
• Train, job coach and work with members at their place of employment
• Work evenings and weekends
• Provide education and resources that support illness self-management, self-determination, self-advocacy, and shared-health-care decision making
• Ensure all documentation is complete, accurate and performed within time frames as specified in Seattle Clubhouse procedures
• Provide assistance in identifying and linking to community-based services and supports (primary care, mental health and or substance abuse treatment, housing, financial benefits, etc.)
• Provide and model advocacy to ensure access to service for the member where/when needed.
• Help with identifying and/or re-engaging with family, friends, and other natural supports
• Assistance with transportation to appointments, employment, social outings, etc.
• Keep supervisor informed on a timely basis of member routine/emergency/crisis needs developing, the proposed or actual response to these needs and/or barriers to, or gaps in needed services
• Other duties as assigned

Education/ Training/ Experience

• Must have Washington State Driver’s License
• Must pass a criminal history background check
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree
• Must have basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word
• Prefer prior training in Trauma Informed Care
• Must be (or able to become) a WA State Registered Counselor

• Associate I Requirements
• 0-2 years of Clubhouse experience required

• Associate II Requirements
• 2-5 years of Clubhouse experience required
• Successful completion of Colleague Training

Required Personal Skills

• Ability to listen effectively
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to facilitate individual and group activities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and excitement about the work of the clubhouse
• Ability to maintain healthy boundary with peers
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to demonstrates adherence to a strengths based perspective in words and actions with members
• Ability to adhere to HERO House NW philosophy and applicable federal, state and local guidelines in carrying out job duties
• Ability to travel with members to various conferences, trainings, and social events

This position description is a record of major aspects of the job, but is not intended as an all-inclusive employment contract. It should be understood that one may be reassigned to other duties or positions for which qualified and trained at the discretion of Seattle Clubhouse management. One must be able to perform all duties and tasks of the above named position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Seattle, WA 98109 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98109: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person