Role: Community Support Generalist Reports to: Manager of Clubhouse Programs
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $50,000
Location: Hopkins
Do you have a desire to support folks living with a mental illness in reaching their full potential? Do you enjoy creating safe and inclusive communities? Does program development excite you? Are you ready for a new opportunity? Vail Place is opening a Clubhouse Program in Ramsey County, and we're looking for energetic, organized, and community-focused individuals to assist us in helping our new Clubhouse community grow!
The Community Support Generalist at Vail Communities works in a uniquely supportive and collaborative setting alongside adults living with mental illness. Vail Communities employs a community-based approach to recovery, using ordinary daily activities to connect staff with members, members to each other, and everyone to their strengths and talents. The role involves working with members to plan and coordinate work tasks, supporting goal setting and job development through training and support on transitional employment. Community Support Generalists lead and model through encouragement, appreciation, and a focus on abilities, with an end goal of members seeing and hearing themselves as valued participants within the Clubhouse community.
Who are we?
The Clubhouse Program at Vail Communities is a community for adults with serious mental illness, serving as a single point of access and coordination based on the Clubhouse Model. We have been serving the Twin Cities for over 40 years! Guided by our mission and core values, we offer purpose, direction, and hope. Check out this VIDEO that was made to showcase our Clubhouses.
We believe connecting to a community is not only a basic human need - it's a prerequisite for mental health. People living with SMI need a holistic approach to treatment that addresses social symptoms, as well as psychosocial needs such as employment, housing, and skills development. Our treatment approach, known as social practice - based on the Clubhouse Model pioneered by Fountain House New York City and implemented in Clubhouses worldwide - is designed to do just that. This LINK will help you learn more about Clubhouse International.
Mental illness affects individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We aim to establish a community that values inclusivity, safety, and the importance of every voice. We want to ensure that the decisions we make for our organization, both now and in the future, reflect the opinions and choices of our staff and those we serve.
What do we offer?
Our employees are the best part of Vail. We are pleased to provide a collaborative work environment, a great workplace, a hybrid work model, and great perks and benefits. As our team member, you will receive a comprehensive package that includes free and low-cost ancillary health services for you and your family and a superior work-life balance in addition to our complete core benefits package. We offer a balance by providing paid time off starting at 3 weeks per year, 13 company-paid holidays, 3 personal days, and safe and sick time allowances. Additional offerings include paid training & CEU opportunities, company-issued laptop, and Employee Assistance Program to support employees and their families.
What will you do?
The Community Support Generalist's responsibilities include planning and coordinating work tasks with small and large groups, assisting Clubhouse members in developing vocational, educational, and housing goals and objectives, and more. The Community Support Generalist engages with Clubhouse members as colleagues in meaningful work and encourages and engages with people who might not yet believe in themselves. Community Support Generalists lead and model through encouragement, appreciation, and a focus on abilities while allowing for and accommodating the needs of an individual served. The Community Support Generalist is responsible for engagement with members to prepare meals for 30+ people a day. The Community Support Generalist develops relationships with Clubhouse members with an end goal of seeing and hearing themselves as valued participants within the Clubhouse community. This role may have some individualization of focus, e.g., vocational/transitional employment, data, and social recreation, as the community and its needs develop and evolve.
Education and Experience
- BA or BS in human services or related area, or BSW with valid and current Social Work licensure, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in mental health or human services.
- Possession of a valid driver's license, a favorable driving record, adequate insurance (per MN law) and willingness to drive Members using the Clubhouse van.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Vail Communities is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We strive to have an anti-oppressive and anti-racist work environment. We embrace diversity, foster inclusion, and do our work through an equitable lens. Persons of color, women, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, other minorities, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vail Communities will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Compensation details: 50000-50000 Yearly Salary
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