Program Specialist: Mental Health and Culinary

FTE Program Support Specialist (Culinary and Caseload Management)

Threshold is an outstanding evidence-based Clubhouse model program located in Durham, NC. This FTE position is an opportunity to be part of this transformative model of recovery for adults diagnosed with severe mental illnesses.  

Job responsibilities will focus in case management and in Threshold’s culinary units and include:

• Preparing, planning and facilitating meals cooked for and with Threshold members.
• Menu planning and health and wellness programming
• Managing a member caseload of 10-20

Education & Experience: BA/BS degree or OTA degree; one year of experience with adults with serious mental illness strongly preferred.

Applicants for this position must be able to work onsite 40 hours/week which may include evening and remote and/or weekend hours.

Compensation:

·       Starting at $43,500 per year

·       Generous vacation package

·       100% employer-paid health and dental.

·       Retirement fund with agency matching.

·       LCSW supervision is also available for those seeking licensure. 

Skills abilities: This position requires a high capacity for collaboration as well as an ability to work independently and on a team and be comfortable in a highly social environment.

Licenses/Credentials: Valid NC driver's license required/must be insurable. Ability to travel locally and regionally or out of state for training. First Aid/ CPR certification shall be obtained and maintained. Must pass criminal background check and Health Care Registry checks.

To apply: Please send up-to-date resume, along with answers to the following 2 scenario questions to: employment_threshold@thresholdclubhouse.org. All employees are required to be fully vaccinated per CDC guidelines. Threshold is an EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) employer.

Please include responses to these questions with your cover letter:

1.     Describe a time when you worked on a team. What were some of your roles and challenges?

2.     Describe your experience in working with adults with serious mental illness and where do you find job satisfaction in working with that population?