EMPLOYMENT The clubhouse strongly believes that members should have the opportunity to return to paid employment and so we offer the following programs to help achieve this goal. TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT The Transitional Employment Program or TEP is an opportunity for members to re-enter the paying work force with optimum support from the clubhouse. TEP is a right of all members who participate in the work-ordered day and who have the desire to work. Pathways Clubhouse staff and members secure entry-level positions in various businesses in Richmond and Vancouver. Staff will screen and learn the position and then train a member in that job site. If members are unable to work for whatever reason, Pathways Clubhouse staff will fill-in for that member. TEP sites are 6 to 9 months in length, and pay regular wages. TEP allows members to try various jobs, without the stress of interviews, being trained by strangers, and the worry of losing a job because of absenteeism. Once members have completed a TEP site, they may go onto another TEP site or seek independent employment. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT Supported Employment are jobs in business and industry in the community. SE jobs are not time-limited and are either part-time or full-time. SE jobs are at the employer's place of business and pay the prevailing wage. SE is ideal for those members who already have a career in mind and need help with educating employers about mental illness and job accommodations. Clubhouse staff will help with the interview process and on the job training but do not provide absence coverage. INDEPENDENT EMPLOYMENT Independent employment helps people return to competitive employment in the community. Help for finding work includes: Resume Writing Interviewing Skills Career Exploration Job Leads & Development Advocacy for Benefits Labour Market Information The clubhouse will also provide the support and resources for any other needs members may experience during the job search. EMPLOYMENT DINNERS Our monthly employment dinners focus on a variety of employment issues brought up by the group. It is an opportunity to explore and exchange information and ideas regarding employment. It is also a time to support those who are working as well as meet new people. Employment dinners are held the last Thursday of every month at 4:00 pm. SUPPORTED EDUCATION The goal of the Supported Education is to assist clubhouse members to return to, or continue with, their education pursuits. Many members have been out of the organized educational system for quite some time, and the thought of returning can be very daunting. We are here to make a return to school as smooth and stress - free as possible. We provide services such as: Help with school applications forms and course selection Assistance with bursary applications Access to local post-secondary schools' course calendars Liaison with student services representatives Study space for those needing somewhere to do school work In time, if there is enough interest, we may also offer such services as formal tutoring and course material at the clubhouse. VOLUNTEERING The volunteering component of the Employment/Volunteering and Supported Education Unit is the formerly independent Transitions Through Volunteering (TTV) program. The focus of TTV is to get members more involved with their own rehabilitative process through community volunteering. Prospective volunteers are helped to find volunteer sites through Volunteer Richmond's on-line database, or through our community contacts, and are then provided with on site one-on-one support for as long as is necessary. Participants who contribute at least 10 hours of their time per month receive a $100 honorarium. SUPPORTED HOUSING PROGRAM The goal of the Supported Housing Program is to provide a continuum of safe, secure and affordable housing opportunities in the Richmond community for adults recovering from a mental illness. Our programs include: SATELLITE Supported Independent Living (SIL) programs including a rental subsidy and regular support from a Community Living Support Worker CIP Community Independence Program aims to provide skill building, support services and subsidized housing to help individuals achieve independent living. We offer an opportunity to develop personal goals through an in depth assessment and assistance in achieving the goals through one to one support. RENT SUPPLEMENT/WELLNESS SUPPORT Provides a rental subsidy for individuals who no longer require ongoing support. OUTREACH PROGRAM Provides support for individuals who do not require a rental subsidy.