Company Name: Berkshire Pathways
Location: Berkshire County

A clubhouse model program located in Pittsfield which provides employment, job readiness, education and other support services to adults with mental illness.

Schedule:  Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.   (may have some evening hours, flexibility required)

Employees of HRU enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Wellness Program
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Discount Auto, Home and Pet Insurances
• Tuition Remission Program
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program

 

Qualifications:

• Prefer: Bachelor’s degree in a related field with internship experience or two years of mental health experience.
• Will consider: Associate’s degree, High School diploma/GED with at least two years of human service experience demonstrating knowledge of needs of individuals with mental illness.
• Able and willing to work directly with and alongside program members performing job readiness, club tasks, and job training in a variety of basic, manual jobs and tasks.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record for past three years and own vehicle required.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrate respect for the rights and abilities of people with disabilities and ability to work with a member empowerment philosophy and the understanding of principles of rehabilitation and recovery.
• Strong adaptability, sense of responsibility and initiative, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Strong Computer Skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Prefer also: Clubhouse model, vocational/training program and/or job development/marketing experience.
• Bi-Lingual/bi-cultural strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the creation and ongoing development of work units, providing meaningful opportunities for members working side by side.
• Assist members in creation of action plans and in identifying opportunities both within and outside the program to build skills and achieve goals.
• Engage, recruit, motivate and involve members in a membership model program that builds skills and assists members in returning to work or school.
• Complete required daily, monthly and quarterly documentation and assist in development methods to include members in requirements for billing and reporting.
• Serve as a placement manager at employment sites, providing on-the-job training and support, serving as a liaison with employer.
• With staff, rotate evening and weekend social or other event coverage, ensuring that schedule for club is maintained.

 

To apply, if interested, please send cover letter and resume to:

Deb Augherton
Human Resources Unlimited
60 Brookdale Drive, Springfield, MA 01104

Phone: (413) 781-5359
Fax: (413) 746-3370
Email: daugherton@hru.org