Side by Side is Hiring

Are You Our Next Colleague?

When you walk up the ramp and through the door of Side by Side you may smell a casserole baking from the kitchen and hear a vacuum cleaner down the hall. It’s bright, open, and welcoming. It’s bustling with activity and you can’t tell clients from staff. That’s all by design. If you’ve ever been inside a Clubhouse partnership-model program, you know you’ve come home.

Our next colleagues will look forward to feeling as satisfied as they are tired at the end of a day. They will share the pride of someone they helped master a dessert recipe, sweep the dining room one-handed, or put their accounting expertise to work reconciling lunch money collections that day. They will laugh, maybe tear up a little, feel challenged and appreciated all in the same day. They don’t take seemingly small accomplishments for granted- they recognize the gratitude shared by Side by Side members for a second chance at life. They learn about support nets and how to loosen a little here, tighten a little there, so that every member’s strengths and talents are needed and valued no matter the thinking or physical challenges they may face.

If this describes you, then read on! If you meet our qualifications and are excited to meet our team, email your résumé and cover letter to our Executive Director.

About Side by Side

Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse, a psychosocial and vocational program for adults with brain injuries seeks 2 full-time Program Unit Coordinators. Side by Side is a highly respected nonprofit organization located in downtown Stone Mountain, Georgia. Our commitment to excellence is evident by our participation in brain injury research, our Certified Brain Injury Specialist staff, and by our CARF accreditation in Community Integration Services. Staff are leased employees of a most generous host employer, Shepherd Center, and therefore have access to an excellent benefit package of health, life, dental, vision, & disability insurance; matching 403B retirement plan; generous paid days off, among many other perks.

About Our Next Colleague

Qualified applicants will have

•  Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a health or human service-related field (no exceptions)
•  Minimum 1 year of experience assisting people with cognitive and/or physical disabilities; brain injury experience a plus
•  Demonstrated ability to effectively provide positive behavioral supports, facilitate group participation, develop person-centered service plans, and work collaboratively with clients disabled by brain injuries to utilize their strengths and build confidence in completing daily tasks that keep the Clubhouse running smoothly
•  A love of keeping a kitchen humming and/or the house and yard tidy. These positions will oversee our Maintenance and Kitchen Program Units where members and staff work side-by-side to keep the facility clean and safe; and prepare/serve lunch daily for 10-20 members and staff.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience interacting with Electronic Health Record systems
• Personal characteristics: patient and compassionate, flexible, creative problem solver, positive attitude, organized, efficient time management skills, teamwork-oriented, takes initiative, values healthy boundaries, keen observer, able to work independently, assertive, and most of all, a good sense of humor

About The Job

• Train, model, and work side-by-side with clients in job and living skills in a community environment. During the Covid-19 pandemic, we follow strict hygiene and safety guidelines for reduced-capacity onsite services combined with virtual support groups.
•  Provide feedback to members with attention to positive reinforcement while ensuring adequate time for members to complete individual jobs and recognize member contributions.
•  Organize, schedule, and implement program unit tasks that accomplish the daily activities assigned to the particular unit- Kitchen, Maintenance, or Business while engaging members to volunteer, collaborate, and complete activities safely.
• Assist members in developing and reaching personal goals that have meaning and purpose to them in their daily lives

Other Requirements: Applicants must also have a valid Georgia Driver’s License, good driving record, and be able to drive and safely assist clients with disabilities into a vehicle. Must successfully pass fingerprinted background check and drug screen. Work hours follow normal weekday schedule with occasional evening/Saturdays on a rotating schedule (post-pandemic). Minimal travel utilizing agency vehicles; no overtime is expected.

Salary commensurate with education and experience: $34,000-$37,000/yr.

Next Steps

Email résumé and cover letter to Cindi Johnson, Executive Director: cindi@sidebysideclubhouse.org, no phone calls or visits please. Introduce yourself and what you’re looking for in the next chapter of your life through a cover letter. Also include a description of your experience working with people who have cognitive/physical/behavioral challenges, examples of your approach to person-centered planning and coaching, and examples of your personal successes working collaboratively with a dynamic team.

Also, please include a description of your personal or professional connection to cooking and any handyperson talents you’ve found useful along your journey. Qualified applicants will be contacted for a virtual interview within 2 weeks.

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