(12/22/25)
Position: Clubhouse Director
Organization
Clubhouse of St. Joseph County
Reports To
Board President & Executive Committee
Status
Full-Time, Exempt
Organizational Overview
Clubhouse of St. Joseph County provides a restorative, empowering community for adults living with serious mental illness. Members experience dignity, purpose, and opportunity through meaningful work, social connection, and pathways to employment in a psychosocial rehabilitative environment. Founded in 2015 and accredited by Clubhouse International, Clubhouse of St. Joseph County partners with members to reduce isolation, strengthen recovery, and promote community inclusion.
Position Summary
The Clubhouse Director is the senior on-site leader responsible for daily operations, program quality,facilities management, fiscal coordination, and staff supervision. This role ensures the Clubhouse runs smoothly, maintains fidelity to Clubhouse International standards, and fosters a safe, inclusive, recovery-oriented environment.
Fundraising activities are managed by a contracted professional and the Board of Directors. The Clubhouse Director supports grant administration by providing timely program data, reporting, and required documentation.
Key Responsibilities – Program Leadership & Daily Operations
- Strengthen and expand Clubhouse employment programs, including Transitional Employment (TE), Supported Employment (SE), and Independent Employment (IE).
- Develop and maintain partnerships with local employers, vocational providers, and allied behavioral health agencies to grow job opportunities for members.
- Supervise, coach, and support four Unit Coordinators in implementing high-quality daily Clubhouse activities.
- Promote a welcoming, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented atmosphere that fosters member leadership, connection, and participation.
- Lead daily meetings, planning sessions, and coordination of workflow between program units.
- Develop strategies to expand outreach, increase membership, and strengthen long-term member engagement.
- Build relationships with local, regional, and international Clubhouse colleagues to share best practices, training, and program development ideas.
- Ensure alignment with Clubhouse International standards and accreditation requirements, including continuous improvement of unit productivity and fidelity to the model.
Key Responsibilities – Quality Assurance, Data & Grant Support
- Maintain program data systems, outcome tracking, and monthly/quarterly reporting tools.
- Prepare accurate program information, narrative content, and documentation required for grant proposals and compliance reports.
- Provide data and supporting materials to the Board and contracted fundraiser in a timely manner.
-Support accreditation processes, self-studies, continuous quality improvement (CQI), and documentation of success measures.
Note: This position is not responsible for fundraising or donor solicitation.
Key Responsibilities – Fiscal Coordination
- Assist in developing and managing the annual operating budget in collaboration with the Board Treasurer.
- Work with the contractual accounting firm and Board Treasurer in preparation of monthly financial summaries and dashboards.
- Oversee purchasing, invoicing, payroll submissions, and vendor relationships.
- Ensure accurate billing and documentation related to program funding, including DMHA/MRO reporting where applicable.
Key Responsibilities – Facilities, Safety & Security
- Oversee building operations, maintenance, cleanliness, and vendor coordination.
- Implement security protocols, safety practices, emergency procedures, and risk management systems.
- Ensure all program spaces remain accessible, functional, and member-ready.
Key Responsibilities – Board Coordination & Governance Administration
- Work closely with the Board President (and officers as needed) to:
• Prepare board agendas
• Compile reports
• Assemble supporting documents and communication packets
- Attend and actively participate in all board and executive committee meetings.
- Track action items and follow-up responsibilities to support effective governance
Key Responsibilities – Staff Supervision & Development
- Supervise four Unit Coordinators; oversee hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
- Promote professional development in member engagement, documentation, employment programming, and Clubhouse best practices.
- Build a culture of accountability, respect, teamwork, and shared leadership between staff and members.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in social work, psychology, mental health, nonprofit management, or related field.
- 3–5 years supervisory and program leadership experience preferred, ideally in mental health, psychosocial rehabilitation, or community-based services.
- Strong familiarity with the Clubhouse model, work-ordered day, and employment programming highly preferred.
- Ability to form partnerships with employers, vocational services, and allied community organizations.
- Strong administrative, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Ability to manage budgets, coordinate facility needs, and oversee multi-unit programs.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact effectively with members, staff, board, and external partners.
- Passion for behavioral health, recovery, and community inclusion, ideally informed by personal lived experience with mental illness, family connection, or professional work in mental health.
Personal Attributes
- Passion for working in a progressive, recovery-oriented mental health environment.
- Extroverted, energetic, and people-centered leadership style that works well in the Clubhouse model.
- Inclusive problem-solving approach with respect for member voices and lived experience.
- Ability to balance structure with flexibility in a dynamic program environment.
- Ethical, compassionate, and collaborative
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Up to $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
- Health/Medical Stipend: $1,000 per month.
- Cell Phone Benefit: Paid plan or monthly stipend.
- Retirement: 7% employer contribution after six months of employment.
- Paid Time Off: 20 days PTO per year.
- Paid Holidays: 7 holidays per calendar year.
If you are interested in applying or learning more email lisa@clubhousesjc.org