Nutrition And Wellness Coordinator

Description

Important Note: Only applications with cover letters will be considered

ABOUT NORTHSTAR: NorthStar Clubhouse is an evidence-based mental health recovery program operating under New Narrative Integrative Mental Health and accredited by Clubhouse International. The Clubhouse is split into several units: Nutrition & Wellness, Membership, Operations, and Employment & Education. The Clubhouse Model is a specialized form of community-based psychosocial rehabilitation that uses shared tasks as the medium for positive growth. By participating in the Clubhouse, members build relationships, routine, increase confidence, and find a renewed sense of purpose.

GENERAL STAFF DESCRIPTION: Staff generate member involvement in all aspects of clubhouse operations as a means to facilitate member’s personal recovery goals. Staff are generalists and support other staff and departments as needed.

All Staff Duties

• Assisting with Transitional Employment positions and covering shifts when member employees are not able to report for their placement
• Rotating with other staff to cover occasional weekend, holiday, and after hour events
• Linking members to community services
• Attending multiple meetings throughout the day
• Working with members on the daily tasks to promote confidence, connection, skills, satisfaction, stabilization, and their personal goals

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Nutrition and Wellness Coordinator has two primary roles: carrying out the duties of the Nutrition and Wellness Unit and engaging members in the involvement in those duties.

Nutrition and Wellness Coordinator Duties

• Maintain high-quality food standards and is knowledgeable on food safety and sanitation standards
• Coordinate grocery shopping for meal ingredients
• Work with members to determine the weekly menu for the Clubhouse lunches
• Work with members to cook and serve the daily lunch. Engage membership in cleaning the kitchen and dining room
• Working side by side with members in all aspects of the Nutrition and Wellness Unit
• Work with members to grow and maintain our garden, using crops to support our meals

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Oregon Driver's License and current insurance/acceptable driving record
• Proficiency with basic computer programs such as google and microsoft suite
• Skilled in using trauma informed principles
• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness; a degree in a related field, or 1/more years work experience, or relevant trainings/certifications
• Good telephone etiquette, time management, organizational skills, and flexibility
• Ability to establish relationships rooted in mutuality, curiosity, and hope
• Exemplify cultural humility

Additional Skills And/or Certifications

• Experience using software like canva and mailchimp
• Bilingual candidates preferred
• Experience with or knowledge of the Clubhouse International Rehabilitative model
• Peer Support Specialist Certification, bystander intervention training, crisis support or de-escalation training, Mental Health First Aid, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a computer
• Navigating a single level multi-room office setting. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

HIRING PROCESS:

Members are involved in each step of the hiring process. The first step is a brief phone screening. Second is an initial in-person or zoom interview that is open to the hiring committee. Third is a final interview that is open to the whole community, which can be a larger group. We will need 2-3 references. The selected candidate will need to pass a background check and get fingerprinted.

Job type:

Full-time (40 hours)

Schedule is Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with occasional evenings/weekends/holidays

Pay: $22/hour

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Access to employer subsidized Kaiser Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with high deductible plan
• Paid time off starts at 56 hours your first year
• 401(k) and matching
• Employee assistance program