Volunteer Tutor

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CAPITAL CLUBHOUSE
VOLUNTEER TUTOR
POSITION DESCRIPTION

CLUBHOUSE DESCRIPTION:

Capital Clubhouse, Inc. offers people whose lives have been disrupted by mental illness the opportunity to recover meaningful and productive lives. It is based on "the Clubhouse Model of psychiatric rehabilitation" an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) according to the U.S. Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration. The approach is rooted in "The International Standards for Clubhouse Programs."

Our goals are to further establish Capital Clubhouse, recruit more program participants or "members," establish a strong work-ordered day, develop paid employment for members with quality employers and assist members in achieving their education, housing and social goals.

Capital Clubhouse offers members:

• a work-ordered Clubhouse day in which the talents and abilities of members are recognized and encouraged
• opportunities to obtain paid employment in mainstream industries and businesses
• assistance in accessing educational resources and other community-support resources
• assistance in securing and sustaining safe, decent and affordable housing
• participation in consensus-based decision making for all important matters relating to the running of the Clubhouse
• evening/weekend/holiday social and recreational events

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Work side-by-side with members toward their education goals.
• Be at at least one tutor session per week
• Promote education readiness of members.
• Build relationships with members as mentor and role model.
• Encourage and motivate members to continue pursuing their goals on days when they are feeling down/unmotivated.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and positive environment during program activities.
• Understand and adhere strictly to Clubhouse Standards, organizational policies, procedures, and goals.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience and Knowledge

• Interest in working with adults with mental illness
• Experience working or volunteering with a vulnerable population(s)
• Understanding of Microsoft Office and Google computer applications
• Proficient in Social Media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
• Strong people skills
• Interest in closing the digital divide

Education

• No education requirement, preferred understanding of computers and budgeting/banking

LOCATION: This position will be based at the Capital Clubhouse located at 1517 18th St. NW, Washington, DC.

SUPERVISION: Volunteers will be supervised by the Education Coordinator of Capital Clubhouse.

CONTACT:
info@capitalclubhouseinc.org
sfinkel@capitalclubhouseinc.org