POSITION TITLE: Clubhouse Assistant Director

EFFECTIVE DATE: 2023

PROGRAM: Club Success

REPORTS TO: Director of Club Success

FACILITY: Club Success Haines City

CITY: Haines City

JOB STATUS: Full Time

FLSA: Non Exempt

Job Summary: This position will develop a deep knowledge of the Clubhouse International Standards while assisting the Director in leading a team to ensure the running of a successful Clubhouse. The Assistant Director will provide assistance to the Director in supervising generalists and will be the supervisor on duty when the Director is off site. This person will be working with members at the clubhouse on seeking abilities and strengths in individuals and work toward recovery through meaningful activities. She/he will also be working side by side with members in order to engage and participate in a "work ordered day". He/ She will lead and organize the business, member service, kitchen units and employment/housing/education unit in order to engage members in running of the clubhouse. She/he will also be responsible for creating, linking and monitoring employment opportunities for the Clubhouse members. This person will be in the community meeting with employers in order to establish relationships and gain transitional and supported employment positions with the agencies.

General Expectations:

In the performance of their respective task and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

a. Fully understand and consistently exhibit all of Peace River Center's Core Values, while fostering the same with all direct reports.

b. Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

c. Interact professionally with other employees, customer and vendors.

d. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.

e. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

• Provide leadership and vision to the Clubhouse members and staff, upholding the integrity of the Clubhouse model.
• Build relationships with appropriate key leadership in partner organizations such as but not limited to Vocation Rehabilitation Services, NAMI, Civic groups and the Florida Clubhouse Coalition.
• Provide innovative leadership in program development to keep the Clubhouse on the leading edge of the sector.
• Lead change, ensuring clarity, understanding and commitment to goals, objectives, timelines and outcomes.

Essential Duties/Requirements/Activities:

• Good leadership skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Good interpersonal skills with peers and other agencies/organizations

• Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks

• Creative management and knowledge of community resources

• Ability to keep information confidential

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Prioritize conflicting demands of members and director in the midst of the work ordered day

• Interact with employers in the community to develop transition and supported employment for members.

• Work with members in gaining and/or enhancing skills for employment while completing tasks side by side with members throughout the Clubhouse

• Monitor, coach and train members working in Transitional Employment Placements (TEP)

• Establish and maintain communication with employers for Transitional Employment Placements in order to build a professional relationship.

• Learn and comply with the Clubhouse International standards.

• Train, link and access members interested in employment according to their strengths and abilities.

• Responsible for completion of all documentation including but not limited to Treatment plans, Functional Assessment Rating Scales, Progress notes and more.

• Engage members to work on meaningful work through meaningful activities in the Clubhouse

• Work with Vocational Rehabilitation and other employment services in the area on referrals for their services

• Develop and monitor Transitional Employment, Supported Employment and Independent Employment Placements.

• Track data and statistics unique to employment of club house members while using multiple tools including Microsoft Excel.

• Attend Monthly Advisory Board Meeting and present clubhouse report if the Director is absent

• Ongoing involvement with Florida Clubhouse Coalition

• Ability to develop and maintain job opportunities for members.

• Ability to work with a high degree of independence.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented with superior organizational ability.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field from an Accredited College or University

Experience:

One year experience working in a clubhouse required.

Certifications:

Must have a valid Class E Florida Driver's License. Must secure and maintain ACT certification.

Training:

Colleague Training through a Clubhouse International Training Base. 20 hours professional enhancement training annually including all PRC required.

Knowledge and Skills:

Clubhouse International Standards; Medicaid Manual; SAMH contract etc.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly organized with the ability to work with minimal supervision

Excellent skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

Safety Equipment

Standard Precautions

Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher)

Transportation:

Must have reliable transportation and must have clean driving record.

Required to become a driver on behalf of Peace River Center using both personal vehicle and PRC vehicles and requires a Valid Florida Driver's license.

Must provide proof of coverage on personal vehicle for Bodily Injury Liability in the amount of $50,000/$100,000 level.

Must be age 25 to be a qualified driver

Physical Requirements:

Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:

Computer, telephone, fax, copier

Supervisory Relationship(s)

Reports to Clubhouse Director, assists Director in supervising generalists

Work Environment:

The work environment is fast-paced and consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of the job is performed while sitting, although the work may require occasional standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects. A small amount of travel may be required for meetings etc. to another PRC location.

EEO Statement

One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.