Rehabilitation Associate

Clubhouse Amit opened the first clubhouse in Israel in 2004, with the aim of promoting the quality of life of people dealing with mental illnesses, through the operation of rehabilitative communities according to the international clubhouse model for In Israel, there are today approximately 250,000 people living with mental illness. People living with mental illness often face many challenges in their integration into society, often resulting in social isolation and distress. The Clubhouse serves as a recovery, employment, and social community for people living with mental illness who are entitled to rehabilitation services under the Community Rehabilitation Basket Law (Rehabilitation services are available to Israeli residents aged 21 and above who have been recognized as having at least a 40% medical disability due to a mental condition). The Clubhouse supports community members in achieving their rehabilitation goals by providing a secure community, a steady companionship, continuous support services, meaningful pre-employment work in the Clubhouse's operations, skill development, and the availability of employment opportunities outside the Clubhouse in the community. Clubhouse Amit Association was established in 1999 with the aim of promoting the quality of life for people living with mental illness through the operation of recovery communities based on the international Clubhouse model for psychiatric rehabilitation. Over the years, the association has established three Clubhouse communities in Israel: Afula, Tiberias, and Jerusalem. Today, these communities serve around 400 people with mental illness. The core of the work within the Clubhouse is called the "Work-Ordered Day" which is structured around work. This activity serves as a kind of microcosm of work in the open market. The emphasis in this activity is on the process, with the outcome coming later. Participation in Clubhouse activities prepares people for work in the open market, increases motivation to work, provides employment skills, enhances self-esteem, and gives them confidence in their abilities. The work within the framework of the Clubhouse includes various rehabilitation units that simulate work in the open market to prepare individuals for vocational integration in the community: Culinary rehabilitation unit: This unit provides all meals throughout the day, for events, and for holidays. Members in this unit are involved in menu planning, ordering supplies, budget management, inventory management, cooking, and organizing events from planning to completion. Cafeteria rehabilitation unit: This unit provides hot and cold beverages, snacks, and light meals throughout the day. Members in this unit manage the cash register, gaining financial management skills and taking on significant responsibilities. They also acquire interpersonal skills (customer service) and sales skills. Office rehabilitation unit: Responsible for all administrative tasks related to the operation of the clubhouse and special projects. Additionally, the unit handles member registration, data collection for statistics, phone inquiries, outreach to members who haven't attended or are hospitalized, visitor and new member orientation tours, and monthly report writing to the Ministry of Health. The unit also manages the clubhouse's contact with clubhouse communities worldwide, documents the life of the community, promotes on social networks, and more. Members in this unit gain computer and internet skills, office management skills, document filing, and office management. Employment and Education rehabilitation unit: This unit provides support to members in their journey towards employment, including job placement, volunteering, and supported education. They assist in finding job placements, maintaining contact with employers, providing training and guidance to members, including resume writing, vocational guidance, and finding community-based job opportunities. In the field of education, they help members who wish to continue their studies by offering learning opportunities both within and outside the clubhouse. This includes computer skills, Hebrew, English, and other subjects, often taught by me