Clubhouse Counselor II
About the role
As a Clubhouse Counselor II, you provide individual and group support to the members of the Clubhouse. Through assessment and development of Individual Action Plan (IAP) goals, you work in partnership with members to improve life skills and self‑determination within the established work areas of the Club, as well as in social and community activities. The position also provides specific expertise for and/or leadership in one or more Clubhouse work areas, including Employment/Education (EE), Communication, Art, and Social Recreation (CASR), Intake, Orientation, Outreach, and Housing (IOOH), and/or Health, Wellness, and Life Skills (HWLS).
Responsibilities
Provide individual and group support, assess and develop IAP goals, improve life skills and self‑determination, and lead or contribute expertise in designated Clubhouse work areas.
About Vinfen
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit health and human services organization and a leading provider of community‑based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Vinfen’s 3,500 employees deliver supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services at over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Benefits
- Fully funded, employer‑sponsored retirement plan (no employee contribution) and employee‑funded 403(b) plan
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees scheduled ≥ 30 hours/week, with generous employer contribution toward medical insurance
- Employer‑paid life, accidental death & dismemberment, long‑term disability, and short‑term disability insurance (no cost to employee)
- Optional voluntary short‑term disability, whole life, accident, and critical care insurance
- Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (health and dependent care)
- Generous paid time off for employees scheduled ≥ 20 hours/week:
- 15 days vacation per year
- 11 paid holidays
- 10 sick days per year
- 3 personal days per year
- Educational assistance and remission programs
- $500 employee referral bonus with no annual cap
- Discounted YMCA memberships, discounted movie tickets, and other perks
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED (required)
- 1–3 years experience in human services (required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred; experience may substitute for education
- Advanced training, experience, or professional credentials required for Clubhouse Counselor II
- Strong time‑management and writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, good judgment, and ability to coach and mentor
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Current, valid U.S. driver’s license held for at least 6 months
- CPR and First Aid certification within 2 weeks of employment
- Successful completion of CORI, reference, multi‑state background, and driving record checks
Pay
USD $22.78 per hour