Cove Clubhouse seeks Program Director

Vinfen

Cove Clubhouse Position Summary

Title: Program Director

Reports to: Director of Clubhouse and Supported Employment Services

Program: Vinfen Clubhouses

Division: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Division

Position Summary:

Provides direction and guidance to Clubhouse staff and members to ensure that the program follows all Clubhouse standards, DMH guidelines and Vinfen protocols. Functions as a mentor and role model for all staff, offering support, guidance and technical assistance on Clubhouse and individual issues that occur in the program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Staff and Community Leadership

• The Program Director has the bottom-line responsibility to see that all staff receive the training and ongoing supervision to facilitate all aspects of Clubhouse operations with the membership.
• The Clubhouse Director functions as a role model for relationships with Clubhouse members by modelling positive working relationships with both members and staff.
• The Clubhouse Director provides leadership in planning and organizing, and participates in special Clubhouse events and activities supporting members and staff to ensure successful events and activities.

Clubhouse Standards and Practices

• Demonstrates understanding of the model by explaining the links between standards and practices to the Clubhouse community.
• Leads a “lifelong learning” approach to enhance understanding by reading Clubhouse journal articles, visiting other Clubhouses and attending Clubhouse trainings, workshops and conferences.

Programmatic Duties and Community Relationships

• The Program Director is responsible for ensuring that all administrative and programmatic responsibilities are carried out to ensure the Clubhouse’s success.
• The Program Director advocates for the Clubhouse community, develops and facilitates an Advisory Board and leads fundraising to fill gaps in the memberships training, recreational and resource needs.
• Plans with the membership and staff to ensure that the Clubhouse Units reflect vital operational tasks available to membership.

Career-based Supports

• The Clubhouse model is grounded in social and economic enfranchisement, a key lever of which is community-based employment. The Director oversees and participates in development of relationships that support member employment and educational opportunities
• Enables access to existing education services and supports through development of partnerships with local colleges/schools and vocational training/certification programs.
• Ensures that the Clubhouse provides a range of opportunities is available to support members in pursuing education and training opportunities

Other Qualifications:

• Three to five years Clubhouse experience required.
• High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor's Degree and significant supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team required.
• Valid driver’s license, regular access to a reliable vehicle, and ability to drive program van required.

Applications may be submitted to Steve LaMaster at lamasters@vinfen.org