About Us
The Clubhouse is a place
where members participate with dignity and respect. The members are
wanted and needed by the Clubhouse Community. The participation by the
members is essential to the functioning of the Clubhouse
Clubhouse to improve the quality of life for adults who experience mental
illness by providing social, educational, and employment opportunities.
Employment Opportunities
Clubhouse Employment Programs: Brief Definitions
A Transitional Employment (TE) job is a time-limited opportunity, usually 6-9 months in
duration. TE positions belong to the Clubhouse. In TE the Clubhouse
develops and maintains a relationship with the employer and provides
onsite training and support. Guaranteed absence coverage is a key feature of
the model.
In Group Placements, a variation of Transitional Employment, the
Clubhouse has a relationship with the employer, and the work and/or
jobs are facilitated through the Clubhouse. Group placements are
distinguished from “special projects” in that members commit to keep
the group schedule. Members get support from the Clubhouse both on
and off-site. As a defining characteristic the Clubhouse provides
on-site staffing, allowing for the group’s productivity to be judged
instead of the individual’s.
A Supported Employment (SE) job is an employment opportunity that is not time-limited. The
position belongs to the member. There is a competitive element to
the interview process. In SE the Clubhouse develops and maintains a
relationship with the employer and assist with job site development
and sometimes training. SE jobs may be full or part-time. The
Clubhouse does not provide absence coverage.
Independent Employment (IE) positions may be full or part-time, and
belong to the member, who has participated in fully competitive
interview process. The Clubhouse does not commit to a formal
relationship with the employer or provide absence coverage. The
Clubhouse assists with career development, job search and job choice
should the member wish it.
“At
fifty years old, I thought that having a job had passed me by. But, I
worked a TE job through High Hopes Clubhouse and earned my first ever
paycheck! I am now starting my own business with the support of the
Clubhouse. Clubhouse has really changed my life.” –Anita Anderson
Business/Employment Unit
The Business/Employment Unit is responsible
for all business administration and clerical functions of the Clubhouse
including:
* Quarterly Newsletter *
Computer *Education * Clubhouse
Statistics * Photocopying * Bulk Mailing
* Faxing * Word Processing * Planning Events * Filling * Basic
Accounting * Data Entry
* Processing Payroll * Bookkeeping * Budgeting * Job Development*
Referral for Services
* Resume writing * Interviewing skills * Long term job support * Income
Reports
Membership Services Unit
The Membership Services Unit provides the
following services.
*
Outreach to all members * Café Operations *Receptionist * Cashier
Skills*Clubhouse Research
* Customer Service * Orientation * Waiting Tables * Tours of the
Clubhouse * Bulk Food Ordering
* Landscaping * Money Deposit * Building Maintenance *Stocking
Merchandise
* Clubhouse Inventory * Social Program * Van Maintenance * Dining Room
Setup * Menu Planning
* Commercial Equipment Maintenance * Stocking * Budgeting *
Inventory * Food Preparation
