Vocational Trainee - Drop in Floor Support

WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. We empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care and comprehensive support.

Our Guiding Principles:

• Person Centered. We honor people’s identities, lived experience and journeys and treat every person with the dignity we all deserve.
• Exceptional Care. We offer compassionate, innovative services that meet people where they are, from immediate support to long-term recovery.
• Integrity. We operate from a deep foundation of ethical, accountable practices in all we do.
• Organizational Resilience. We meet the moment and adapt to changing contexts with collaborative creativity, agile business processes, and financial stewardship.

Position Summary:

WellPower's Vocational Trainee program provides experience to individuals who have a mental illness and who wish to learn a job or vocation. The goal of the program is to help individuals obtain work related skills and experiences that will lead to regular employment in the communities where they live.

​ Due to the large number of applicants, not every applicant will be selected for an interview or hired- selection is fit focused to meet program needs. If selected, each program provide 9-11 months of learning experiences meant to support preparation for competitive employment. ​

Work Location: 1075 Galapego St

Compensation & Benefits:

• $19.29/hr
• For complete overview of our robust Benefits: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/

The posted range represents the full hiring range. Offers will not exceed this range, the majority of candidates are placed near the midpoint based on experience and qualifications.

Job Duties & Functions:

• Work with community members to assess their needs, barriers, skills, interests, and values, and then assist them with job search strategies/ employment searches, de-escalation strategies, finding education/ housing opportunities, or locating resources throughout the community
• Maintain cleanliness of common areas and refill supplies (coffee, tea, snacks, Daily Market)
• May work with individuals who need educational, physical, mental or emotional support
• Provide welcoming trauma informed atmosphere by maintaining personal emotional regulation and engaging in active listening and de-escalation techniques
• Assist with daily setup including but not limited to; serving lunch, turning on computers/ tv, preparing supplies/ resources, creating a tidy space, assist with room arrangements (moving chairs/ tables), Daily Market support and accurate data entry
• Debrief with staff/ supervisor about any concerns, situations, or escalations

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