CAPITAL CLUBHOUSE
VOLUNTEER TUTOR
POSITION 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
POSITION SUMMARY:
● Workside-by-side with members toward their education goals.
● Promote education readiness of members.
● Buildrelationships 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 digital Education, financial and educational literacy, growth mindset, and mental health related topics
●Availibility on Tuesday from 1-3pm
· No education requirement, preferred understanding of computers, mental health, 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,
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
1517 18th Street NW, Fourth Floor, Washington, DC 20036, US
Capital Clubhouse is a Community-Based non-profit organization that serves individuals whose lives have been disrupted by mental illness by helping them achieve their goals of employment, education and connection to community.
Capital Clubhouse, Inc. is a Washington, DC-based non-profit organization that offers people whose lives have been disrupted by mental illness the opportunity to demonstrate that they can and do lead productive, happy lives. Founded in 2017, we became fully operational in October 2019 in a space at NY Avenue Presbyterian Church. In March of 2020, we began to meet as a clubhouse online daily.
There are some 200 Clubhouses in the U.S., over 300 around the world, and now also one in our nation’s capital. Clubhouses are member-based communities where people living with mental illness can experience respect, hope and opportunities. The clubhouse model is proving to be a great asset in the Washington, DC system of mental health care.
What Capital Clubhouse offers its members:
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August 19, 2024
