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EMPLOYMENT

Standard 21 – Employment

The Clubhouse enables its members to return to paid work through Transitional Employment, Supported Employment and Independent Employment; therefore, the Clubhouse does not provide employment to members through in-house businesses, segregated Clubhouse enterprises, or sheltered workshops.

Bridge House believes employment support involves a great deal more than just helping our members find a job. It is the means to achieving a much higher and more important goal: to enhance the self-esteem and self-efficacy of our members. We accomplish this by assisting members in uncovering their innate ability to maintain independence, through obtaining and sustaining meaningful employment.

Transitional Employment

• TEP jobs are part-time entry level positions that last from six to nine months.

• Clubhouse staff learns the entry level position in advance so that the worksite employees do not have to train the individual on the TE.

• The clubhouse guarantees coverage in the event of a member’s absence, either with the help of members already working, or when necessary, by one of the program staff.

Supported Employment

• The member will be interviewed as to what he or she wants to pursue in their career.

• Resume writing is provided, along with job search materials.

• Interviewing techniques are among the services offered to each member.

• Members will have access to ongoing support through their placement managers.

• Placement managers will accompany the member the first few days on the job and offer transportation if necessary.

Independent Employment

• These are positions that the Bridge House members have found without the assistance of Bridge House staff.

• Interviewing and resume writing are among the services offered to each member.

• Ongoing support is still given to each member on the job.

“Bridge House gives me a purpose. I have a reason to get up in the morning – people depend on me.” - Member “Bridge House opened doors for me I never knew existed… my life has improved 150%.” - Member “Bridge House helps you put your life back together and live the life you want to live.” - Member “After coming to Bridge House, I thought of myself not as a diagnosis but a person on the road to recovery.” - Member

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