Community Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Community Specialist

Dept / Div : Behavioral Health and Community Services

Location ; Clubhouse

General Statement of Duties : To provide support to Clubhouse Members and to do so in a manner that promotes growth, independence and dignity for those individuals served.

Responsibilities :

• Organize and facilitate Clubhouse Services and Work Ordered Day group and individual activities.
• Actively promote the development and implementation of Clubhouse Members’ personal and Action Plan goals.
• Promptly identify the need for resources to address social skill development techniques and implementation strategies in conjunction with the community business to ensure needed supports are in place
• Provide one-to-one supports to individuals on site, off site and through telephonic or remote outreach to encourage participation in Clubhouse Services, Activities, and Community Linkages.
• Meet any challenges, including emergency procedures as required.
• Participate in the development of each assigned members Action Plan utilizing a person centered approach.
• Conduct group training that supports Clubhouse Services and Work Ordered Day Activities.
• Provide a positive role model for members in work related skills (i.e. attendance, punctuality, etc.).
• Attend training seminars as requested.
• Provide telephonic, remote and in person Reachout Services to Clubhouse Members
• Ensure Clubhouse Member safety and comply with program standards for staff coverage
• Act as Member advocate and role model
• Provide a positive role model for members in work related skills (i.e. attendance, punctuality, etc.).
• Enter member level data into current HER system as required.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, addressing members weekly schedule.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Attend Action Plan meetings as assigned.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Intervene in crisis situations as needed or assigned.
• Perform duties consistent with program and agency policies and procedures.
• Perform other related work duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor
• Execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards. Universal / standard precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.

Qualifications :