Location: Houston,TX, USA
M-F, 7:30 AM to 4 PM
The Gathering Place is a community of peers in a place of unconditional acceptance where all are welcome to learn, grow and discover. The Gathering Place is Houston's first supportive refuge based on the psychosocial clubhouse model. In 2010, The Gathering Place became a community outreach program of The Menninger Clinic. Each year, more than 250 residents in the Houston area come together at The Gathering Place to participate in free activities that promote wellness, build friendships and develop job and relationship skills. Unbridled by stigma, members are empowered to shed the labels of their mental health diagnoses and to pursue paths of purpose and connection with others.
Key Functions
1. The Support Specialist participates in a restorative environment where each individual receives support and services related to:
* employment
* education
* life skills
* housing
* health and wellness
* social and recreational
* community linkage.
4. Use needs assessment to create Individualized Action Plans for each member.
5. Co-create and facilitate workshops pertinent to recovery, employment, education and independent living skills.
6. Provide support to include the explanation and planning of Social Security work incentives, support locating housing, SNAP benefits etc.
EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree required. Preferred: Master's degree in mental health related field to include specific training in psychiatric rehabilitation methods. Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: License to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Texas.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in psychiatric rehabilitation treatment methods. Prior experience in the mental health field. Experience administering assessments used to evaluate and/or measure needs of individuals.