Employment & Education Specialist - Gardner, MA

Job Description: Open Sky's Clubhouses are a member of the Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition, an organization comprising 33 clubhouses throughout the Commonwealth and is a community dedicated to the rehabilitation of adults recovering from mental illness. Through a variety of meaningful and engaging tasks, members have the ability to develop or refresh employment skills, explore educational opportunities, and participate in social activities.

The Employment and Education Specialist is responsible for the functioning and management of the Clubhouse Employment and Education program. They will also engage and support members in their pursuit of meaningful employment opportunities, including but not limited to job site training, and will assist members in accessing and connecting with educational resources.

Other Key Responsibilities: Train on and uphold the philosophy and concepts of the Fountain House Model. Maintain accurate details of member employment and education data, and work with Clubhouse Director to report monthly data. Facilitate relevant discussions and activities on topics related to employment and education, and encourage active participation among members.

Promote the Clubhouse as a valued service to businesses and other community stakeholders, for the purpose of establishing relationships to develop employment opportunities for members.

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required. Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving history, required. Experience with the Clubhouse model and working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders, highly desired. Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.

Pay Range

$22.07 - $22.07 About Us: At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life. Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.

At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond. As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency, sensitivity, and a workplace culture that values diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and employee well-being.

Our commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment has earned Open Sky repeated recognition as a Top Workplace, including honors from USA TODAY, The Boston Globe, and the national Top Workplaces program. Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!

Benefits

Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!) We pay for your higher education!

Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid) Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program And more!

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.