Job Description

Who we are:

Sand Creek Connections is a non-clinical, community-based day program (following the https://clubhouse-intl.org/ model) dedicated to empowering adults (18+) living with mental illness to rediscover their strengths and build fulfilling lives. We support members in achieving vocational and social goals, including returning to work or school, living independently, engaging with their community, and fostering strong and healthy social support networks.

Who you are:

Passionate & Positive:

You are an energetic, positive individual with an encouraging demeanor who genuinely believes recovery for people with mental illness is possible and in the power of community. You also like to have fun!

Collaborative & Independent:

You're able to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently, in an upbeat and dynamic environment.

Empathetic & Resilient:

You have deep empathy and are comfortable working closely (and at times alone) with adults living with diverse mental illnesses. You can maintain a high level of energy and focus for 10 hours.

Organized & Proactive:

You have highly developed organizational skills, are skilled at creating and implementing structure, and are a self-starter and creative thinker.

Exceptional Communicator:

You possess outstanding interpersonal skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication abilities.

You preferably have a Bachelor's degree or work experience in education, occupational therapy (OTA accepted), vocational rehab, social work, the humanities, or a related field.

What skills you need to do the job:

Member Engagement & Support:

Consistently maintain an upbeat and energetic attitude. Easily build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds. Remain relaxed and nonreactive when others are upset. Stay alert and positive, even in challenging situations.

Program Management & Organization:

Keep spaces and tasks well organized. Assess individual strengths and challenges, analyze tasks and environments for barriers, and develop effective interventions. Maintain focus in a dynamic environment with interruptions and distractions.

Administrative & Operational Support:

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace. Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple administrative tasks. Professional written and verbal communication skills for correspondence with donors, partners, and stakeholders. Comfortable with database management and record-keeping. Experience with building & maintaining a professional social media presence.

Operational Requirements:

Coordinate and participate in small and large group activities. Stand and move for long periods. Document necessary information using pen and paper and/or a computer. Drive a Clubhouse SUV (clean driving record required). Comfortably use a cell phone, company credit card (with responsibility for its use), standard office equipment, and standard kitchen equipment.

What you'll do on the job:

Clubhouse Social Practitioner Responsibilities:

As a Clubhouse Social Practitioner, you will play a generalist role, actively sharing responsibilities across employment and community support, evening/weekend/holiday programming, and daily unit operations.

A core aspect of this role is fostering active engagement with Clubhouse members in all facets of our operations. You will work alongside members, empowering them to achieve their goals, rather than doing things for them.

You will be responsible for planning and coordinating work tasks with both small and large groups of members.

You will assist members in developing and achieving vocational, educational, housing, and socialization goals and objectives.

This includes providing training and coverage for transitional employment job placements and actively contributing to job development efforts. Periodically, you will work in various community job settings (e.g., retail, food service) as a job coach.

You will also provide rotating coverage for evening, weekend, and holiday social activities.

Administrative Assistant Responsibilities:

Provide general administrative support to program leadership, including scheduling, correspondence, and meeting coordination. Maintain accurate records and databases for member information, program activities, and organizational documentation. Assist with preparing reports, presentations, and communications for internal and external stakeholders. Process incoming mail, emails, and phone inquiries with professionalism and efficiency. Support fundraising efforts through donor communications, acknowledgment letters, and event coordination. Help maintain organizational social media presence and website updates to promote program activities and engage community supporters. Assist with office supply management and vendor coordination. Support special projects and organizational initiatives as needed.

Experience that would be a plus:

Familiarity with donor management systems (e.g., DonorPerfect, Bloomerang, Salesforce Nonprofit). Experience with social media management and content creation. Grant writing experience or exposure to grant processes.

Work Schedule:

This is a part-time role, with expected weekly hours of 20-25. There is strong potential for this position to transition to full-time status in the future, based on performance and program needs.

Before applying, please read:

Frequently cited statistics note that communities of color and other marginalized groups apply to positions only if they completely meet qualifications. Sand Creek Connections encourages you to upend those statistics and apply to this position. We excitedly anticipate your application!

To learn more about the Clubhouse International model, here is their website: https://clubhouse-intl.org/

Please stop by our websites as well:

https://namifarnorth.org/sand-creek-clubhouse/ https://www.facebook.com/sandcreekconnections/

For any questions, reach out to sccdirector@namifarnorth.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person