NAMI
NAMI Multnomah is the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization.
NorthStar Employment Support
There are three levels of employment support in the ICCD Clubhouse model: Transitonal Employment (TE), Supported Employment (SE), and Independent Employment (IE).
Transitional Employment
The Clubhouse offers its own Transitional Employment program, which provides as a right of membership opportunities for members to work on job placements in business and industry. As a defining characteristic of a Clubhouse Transitional Employment program, the Clubhouse guarantees coverage on all placements during member absences. In addition, the Transitional Employment program meets the following basic criteria:
a. The desire to work is the single most important factor determining placement opportunity.
b. Placement opportunities will continue to be available regardless of success or failure in previous placements.
c. Members work at the employer’s place of business.
d. Members are paid the prevailing wage rate, but at least minimum wage, directly by the employer.
e. Transitional Employment placements are drawn from a wide variety of job opportunities.
f. Transitional Employment placements are part-time and time-limited, generally 10 to 20 hours per week and from six to nine months in duration.
g. Selection and training of members on Transitional Employment is the responsibility of the Clubhouse, not the employer.
h. Clubhouse members and staff prepare reports on TE placements for all appropriate agencies dealing with members’ benefits.
i. Transitional Employment placements are managed by Clubhouse staff and members and not by TE specialists.
j. There are no TE placements within the Clubhouse. Transitional Employment placements at an auspice agency must be off site from the Clubhouse and meet all of the above criteria.
Supported Employment
The Clubhouse offers its own Supported Employment program to assist members to secure, sustain, and subsequently, better their employment. As a defining characteristic of Clubhouse Supported Employment, the Clubhouse maintains a relationship with the working member and the employer. Members and staff in partnership determine the type, frequency, and location of desired supports.
Independent Employment
Members who are working independently continue to have available all Clubhouse supports and opportunities including advocacy for entitlements and assistance with housing, clinical, legal, financial, and personal issues, as well as participation in evening and weekend programs.
Transitional Employment
The Clubhouse offers its own Transitional Employment program, which provides as a right of membership opportunities for members to work on job placements in business and industry. As a defining characteristic of a Clubhouse Transitional Employment program, the Clubhouse guarantees coverage on all placements during member absences. In addition, the Transitional Employment program meets the following basic criteria:
a. The desire to work is the single most important factor determining placement opportunity.
b. Placement opportunities will continue to be available regardless of success or failure in previous placements.
c. Members work at the employer’s place of business.
d. Members are paid the prevailing wage rate, but at least minimum wage, directly by the employer.
e. Transitional Employment placements are drawn from a wide variety of job opportunities.
f. Transitional Employment placements are part-time and time-limited, generally 10 to 20 hours per week and from six to nine months in duration.
g. Selection and training of members on Transitional Employment is the responsibility of the Clubhouse, not the employer.
h. Clubhouse members and staff prepare reports on TE placements for all appropriate agencies dealing with members’ benefits.
i. Transitional Employment placements are managed by Clubhouse staff and members and not by TE specialists.
j. There are no TE placements within the Clubhouse. Transitional Employment placements at an auspice agency must be off site from the Clubhouse and meet all of the above criteria.
Supported Employment
The Clubhouse offers its own Supported Employment program to assist members to secure, sustain, and subsequently, better their employment. As a defining characteristic of Clubhouse Supported Employment, the Clubhouse maintains a relationship with the working member and the employer. Members and staff in partnership determine the type, frequency, and location of desired supports.
Independent Employment
Members who are working independently continue to have available all Clubhouse supports and opportunities including advocacy for entitlements and assistance with housing, clinical, legal, financial, and personal issues, as well as participation in evening and weekend programs.
