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Employment Services
Participation in meaningful work is the cornerstone of the success of the Options Clubhouse Model. Through opportunities for meaningful work, members gain a sense of accomplishment. With each accomplishment, members realize their strengths, and use these to succeed in other areas. Vocational TrainingMeaningful work often begins in the Options Clubhouse work areas where members and staff collectively assure the smooth running of the Options Clubhouse. Members and Staff work side-by-side in each of Employment Options work areas:
Vocational training is based on the Options Clubhouse Work-Ordered Day Model. For many members, meaningful work within the Options Clubhouse leads to transitional, supported or independent employment at local businesses. Transitional Employment PlacementsTransitional Employment (TE) is the lifeblood of the Options Clubhouse. The opportunity to work creates hope for individuals with mental illness, and is a right of membership. Members work at the employer's place of business, and are paid the prevailing wage directly by the employer. Members are asked to commit to a TE placement for 6 to 9 months typically. The Options Clubhouse selects and trains the worker at the work site, and provides back-up for the employee when necessary. The Options Clubhouse member gains invaluable experience from working a TE position, including increasing self-esteem, developing interpersonal and vocational skills, and developing a work history for future job applications. Supported & Independent Employment PlacementsSupported (SE) and Independent Employment (IE) is competitive work with ongoing support services to assist members in performing their job. With Supported and Independent Employment, members can maintain their own jobs indefinitely with support as needed from Employment Options, including:
List of Employers (Aug 2007)All links below open in a new browser window : Transitional Employers
Supported Employers
Independent Employers
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