Activities Specialist - Mental Health

The Thomas M. Wernert Center (TMWC) is seeking an individual to develop and implement an activities program that includes a variety of opportunities for members to engage in socialization, educational, and culturally diverse activities and outings. Personal or lived experience with mental illness or working with adults living with mental illness and/or alcohol and other drug addictions, developmental disabilities, or related fields in social service preferred. This position is 40 hours per week with medical, dental, life, short term disability, employee assistance program, retirement (403B), and paid time off. Salary range $12 - $18 per hour.

• Research, plan, and facilitate socialization, educational, and culturally diverse activities and outings.
• Enthusiastically engage members in daily activities, including Clubroom and recreation room games and activities.
• Compiles a monthly social program calendar to post and distribute.
• Plans and coordinates off-campus outings. Able to drive e a 10 passenger Ford Transit van for transporting members to outings and for other tasks when required.
• Ensure that safety standards are consistently followed, providing a clean and safe environment for members and staff.
• Document information regarding member participation in activities/outings/meetings.
• Maintain inventory of activity supplies.
• Facilitate support meetings as needed and if qualifications are met after appropriate training

• Experience working with adults living with mental illness and/or substance use disorders, developmental disabilities or related fields in social service preferred
• Personal or lived experience with mental illness preferred
• Experience leading support meetings/groups
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to research topics, organize resources, prioritize key tasks, and use effective time management skills
• Able to interact effectively with members, volunteers, community partners, and staff in a team environment.
• A general knowledge/understanding of how trauma effects those with mental illness
• Ability to articulate the role equity, inclusion, and diversity play in our work.
• Possess characteristics such as patience and tolerance, while demonstrating behaviors that reflect respect for all persons
• Ability to address crisis situations while remaining calm and objective
• Ability to work flexible hours if needed.

• Relevant degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Ability to lead activities programming and encourage participation
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Needs minimal or no oversight to complete duties
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to drive a 10 passenger Ford Transit Van preferred
• Knowledge and skills in use of Outlook Email, Internet, Word
• Valid First Aid, CPR and CPI certification preferred or will obtain

Please submit a cover letter (can be attached or pasted into email), current resume, and three references to Tonalee Tucker, Finance and Operations Director, via email at ttucker@wernertcenter.org by Friday, March 10, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

Expressive Arts Coordinator

Salary: $16HR ($33,280) - $20HR ($41,600)

Thomas M. Wernert Center (TMWC) is looking for a dynamic, dedicated expressive arts coordinator to join our team! The Expressive Arts Coordinator will develop and implement an expressive arts program that includes a variety of opportunities for members who live with mental illness and are in recovery. Must demonstrate using the creative process in areas of visual arts, music, dance/movement, drama and more. Personal or lived experience with mental illness or working with adults living with mental illness and/or substance abuse, developmental disabilities, or related fields in social service preferred. This position is 40 hours per week with medical, dental, life, short term disability, employee assistance program, retirement (403B), and paid time off.

• Enthusiastically engage members in expressive arts activities that helps promote recovery, wellbeing, and self-sufficiency among members.
• Develop and implement compelling arts programming, providing vision and instruction.
• Create an ongoing schedule of expressive arts programming, including outings and activities.
• Work with external artists to introduce a variety of art media to members.
• Plan outings to external arts venues for expanded member experiences.
• Assist with the development and monitoring of annual expressive arts budget, oversee inventory of art supplies and equipment; ordering of supplies as needed.
• Maintain a positive, healthy and safe work environment, including cleanliness and organization of art studio.
• Develop an ongoing awareness of trends and practices in expressive arts.
• Document information regarding member participation in expressive art programs, including accurate records and files based on agency and funding standards.

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expressive arts experience, including; visual arts, music, dance/movement, drama and more.
• Personal or lived experience with mental illness preferred.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Needs minimal or no oversight to complete duties.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Valid Driver's License and must maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office and the internet.

Pre-employment screenings include criminal background, drug screening, and contacting references.Pre-employment screenings include criminal background, drug screening, and contacting references.
Please submit a cover letter (can be attached or pasted into email), current resume, and three references to Patricia Robb, Executive Director, via email at probb@wernertcenter.org by Friday, March 31, 2023.