Innovations Liaison

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Description

At Fountain House, we believe in the power of community to transform the lives of individuals with serious mental illness. Every day, thousands of members choose to come to Fountain House to contribute their talents, learn new skills, access opportunities, and form friendships. Members and staff operate successful employment, education, wellness programs and work as partners to perform all the functions that keep our community going. The Fountain House model has been replicated in more than 300 locations in 30 countries and 32 states and currently serves more than 100,000 people with mental illness worldwide. As originators of this approach, we provide leadership by constantly advancing the practice and by leading the conversation around mental health recovery. As a result, Fountain House has created a comprehensive Community System of Care. This includes Clubhouses in Manhattan, the Bronx, Hollywood, California and Care Management, Home and Community Based Services and a large housing program ranging from 24 hour supervised residences to scattered site supported apartments. We are committed to reducing social isolation, advocating for mental health policy change, and driving solutions that empower our members.

Your Impact

The Innovation Liaison is responsible for the implementation of new ideas, projects, and services that fit within the Fountain House strategic plan and bridging these projects with the rest of the Innovations Team at Fountain House. They will transition between many different settings as they support the growth of new projects The Innovation Liaison will be based approximately 25 hours a week at our Recharge Station in Times Square (+ 15 hours elsewhere) and will be responsible for coordinating this project. Part of the work will be collaboratively designing pivots in the design with the Senior Director of Innovations, members, and staff of the space. They will be utilizing Social Practice and de-escalation strategies to ensure that a safe and positive community exists in this vital street outreach project. They will bring data and insights back from the other settings to the main Clubhouse. This role requires curiosity, flexibility, and a passion for new experiences and approaches.

$30.58 to $33.65 per hour

Full-time, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Requirements

Program Design

• Co-design and implement new programs and projects with the collaboration and guidance of a wide array of stakeholders from the Fountain House community and outside partners.
• Responsible for the day-to-day running of new projects before systems are created to hand off the running of the space to other workers.

Direct Support

Community Engagement & Advocacy :

Crisis Intervention :

Documentation and Compliance :

Who You Are

What You Bring

Why Join Fountain House

Join Us & Make an Impact!

Be part of a movement that is transforming mental health care through research, advocacy, and community.

Fountain House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At this time Fountain House, Inc. is not able to sponsor visas

Note : This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.