Career Coordinator - Potter Place Club House

Waltham, MA

Pay: $21.06

Schedule: M-F 8 am- 4 pm

The Edinburg Center is always looking for talented people to join our team. Our Career Services Coordinators enjoy a competitive salary and an amazing benefits package including 3 weeks of vacation, 12 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 3 personal days. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following hire, and eligible employees may qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.

Who You Are:

A passionate, relationship-focused, and team-oriented professional who enjoys helping individuals achieve meaningful employment and educational goals. You believe in the power of recovery, community integration, and person-centered support, and you thrive in a collaborative environment where every day brings opportunities to make a lasting impact.

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, or a related field required

• Minimum of two years of experience working with adults living with mental health challenges

• Experience in a Fountain House Model Certified Clubhouse with Transitional Employment and Supported Education programs preferred

• Valid Massachusetts driver's license required

• Strong communication, organizational, networking, and relationship-building skills

• Commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered care

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate and oversee all Career Services within Potter Place Clubhouse, including Transitional Employment (TE), Supported Employment (SE), and Independent Employment (IE) initiatives

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with local employers to expand employment opportunities for members

• Support members in identifying, pursuing, and achieving their employment and educational goals

• Provide oversight, training, and support to Transitional Employment placement managers

• Maintain employment databases and track career services outcomes

• Coordinate monthly Career Dinners, weekly employment workshops, and annual employer recognition events

• Collaborate with the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC), Department of Mental Health (DMH), Employment Specialists, and other community partners

• Develop new employer relationships through networking, outreach, and community engagement

• Participate in Saturday Social and holiday coverage on a rotating basis with other Clubhouse coordinators

• Work closely with the Clubhouse leadership team to develop innovative career services and employment initiatives

• Complete required documentation, reports, and administrative responsibilities in accordance with program standards

Who We Are:

Potter Place Clubhouse is a community-based recovery program of The Edinburg Center dedicated to helping adults living with mental illness build meaningful lives through employment, education, wellness, and social connection.

Using the internationally recognized Clubhouse Model, staff work side by side with members to create opportunities for growth, independence, and recovery. Career Services plays a vital role in helping members develop skills, connect with employers, and achieve competitive employment within the community.

For more than forty years, The Edinburg Center has provided innovative behavioral health services for individuals living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, autism, and acquired brain injury throughout Massachusetts.

Our employees are passionate about empowering the people we serve while fostering dignity, inclusion, and hope.

What We Offer:

We offer an excellent benefits package for both full time and part time staff, including:

• Medical and Dental Insurance (30+ hours per week)

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Generous Paid Time Off including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Professional development funding for conferences, certifications, seminars, and specialized training

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

We think the best benefit we offer is the opportunity to help individuals build confidence, achieve employment goals, and create brighter futures through meaningful work.

Be YOU!

We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds, including women, communities of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

The Edinburg Center, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates who bring the strength of diversity are encouraged to apply.