Clubhouse Director

Position Summary:

The Director has overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the clubhouses in accordance with CIubhouse Standards and contractual obligations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to personnel, program development, fiscal management, strategic planning, fund raising and community relations. Shall strongly believe in Recovery and be able to demonstrate a commitment to the principles and philosophy of the clubhouse model. Shall foster a sense of community amongst members, staff and advisory board members and work to ensure the mission and vision of both the Clubhouse and Granite Pathways.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate leadership by consistently modeling enthusiasm, commitment and a belief in the Clubhouse Model. Provide clarity regarding the Clubhouse model to staff and members as needed.
• Recommends policies and procedures regarding the operation of the clubhouse ensuring the program is run effectively and efficiently and to enhance the mission of the clubhouse.
• Develops and supports development of program services, i.e. transitional employment, newsletter, clerical/membership activities, etc. according to contract requirements and clubhouse philosophy.
• Develops membership according to contract requirements through outreach, speaking engagements,
  tours, visiting partner organizations, holding open houses, ensures enrollment and attendance is consistent with contract requirements, and maintains attendance records.
• Interviewing, hiring and training of clubhouse staff.
• Conducts supervisory sessions, performance-monitoring activities and professional development
  planning activities for all clubhouse staff.
• Must be able to travel to trainings/meetings upon request, which may include occasional overnight stays.
• Participate in a 3 week Colleague training at a Clubhouse International accredited training base.
• Serves as community liaison and represents the clubhouse at community/association meetings.
• Prepares and oversees the contract budget and ensures that all activities, services, purchases, and other
  expenditures remain within budget guidelines and are consistent with the mission of the clubhouse.
• Manages and ensures compliance with terms and conditions of the contract and prepares and submits all
  required statistical data and reports to contracting and funding agencies.
• Must be able to engage in genuine consensus building to make important clubhouse decisions.
• Knowledge and belief in recovery for individuals with mental illness.
• Maintains open communications with superiors, subordinates, and representatives of other departments
  keeping them informed of events and happenings that impact the clubhouse as well as other divisions and
  Fedcap as a whole.
• Participates in the implementation of program functions and activities with clubhouse staff.
• Management of Transitional Employment placements which may include sharing in nontraditional work
  hours.
• Build collaborative relationships with governmental entities, community provider agencies and
  organizations in order to increase the clubhouse’s effectiveness in the broader community.
• Attends and participates in Granite Pathways events.

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Human/Social Services related field, i.e.
  MSW, MHS, MA in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, etc.
• 5-8 years professional experience in a leadership role working with adults with serious mental illness. 
• Prior experience in a clubhouse or other mental health community support program preferred

Compensation Range

 $62,000K – 80,000K

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
 

• Demonstrable knowledge of mission, vision and goals of Granite Pathways and The Fedcap Group and
  execution of relevant policies and procedures.
• Program contractual obligations and requirements.
• Mental health service delivery systems, fining mechanisms, community resources, etc.
• Government laws and regulations.
• Medicaid regulations pertaining to clubhouse programs.
• Department interface procedures.

Demonstrable ability to

• Define assignments or projects clearly.
• Adapt to change and maintain flexibility also adapt to potentially stressful situations
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgement, discretion and decision-making to achieve
  organizational objectives.
• Prepare and manage budgets;
• Work effectively with a group of diverse people and adhere to a professional code of ethics
• Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally, with knowledge of