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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
