Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey · 7 hours ago
Mental Health Generalist (Employment & Educat
Queens, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelGoodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey is seeking a compassionate and energetic Mental Health Generalist to join their Employment & Education Unit within their accredited mental health clubhouse. The role involves supporting adults with psychiatric disabilities and/or substance use disorders in achieving personal recovery, employment, education, and social goals while overseeing daily operations and engaging with members in various activities.
EducationNon ProfitProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Support members in achieving personal recovery, employment, education, and social goals
Oversee Employment & Education Unit daily operations & develop methods to enhance unit functioning
Engage and work side by side with members in carrying out unit tasks, including outreaching unit members, researching community-based employers, developing jobs, coordinating job placement and training workshop opportunities, organizing quarterly unit employment/education celebrations, creating marketing strategies for and access to education institutions, training programs, and special skills building events within the Clubhouse and for social media sites
Assist with meeting employment and education placement targets
Assist with tracking and maintaining employment and education data, as well as completing required program reports
Participate in opportunities for social and recreational activities within and outside of the clubhouse
Facilitate unit meetings daily, as well as assist with the developing of special events/activities within and outside of the clubhouse
Assist with program marketing strategies through the documenting of unit-related activities/events via flyers, special invites, pictures and videos
Manage member case records and documentation via the electronic health files, and secure private health information
Engage members through outreach & encouragement, with a focus on their strengths, abilities and interests
Establish working relationships with members within the Clubhouse community to support their experiences as valued participants in the community
Connect members to community resources to meet individual needs (i.e. employment, housing, benefits, legal and treatment). (Note: Escorting members may be required )
Work cooperatively with staff & members in developing Clubhouse policies and in advancing the purposes and welfare of the Clubhouse as a whole
Impart to members with a vision of their potential to achieve aspirations through acceptance and empathy that is not restricted by disability but is based on needs common to all people seeking employment, education, housing, and social involvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in related field required
Comfort using Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams
Ability to work effectively in a communal setting
Convey a vibrant energy that attracts our mental health members and enables engagement
Preferred
Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)
Experience supporting individuals with mental health, vocational, or substance-use needs (preferred)
Benefits
Generous Time off policy to use when you need it
Health, wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals
Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
Retirement matching
Transit and commuter benefits
Company
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc.
Founded in 1915
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joanna Kibel-Gagne
Executive Vice President
Recent News
2024-04-01
2024-02-28
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