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Newport News- Clubhouse Director

Community Brain Injury Services, a non-profit organization serving 26 localities throughout Metro Richmond, Petersburg and Counties South of Richmond, the Peninsula, and Middle Peninsula, is hiring for the position of Clubhouse Director of The Denbigh House, a Clubhouse-model vocational rehabilitation day program located in Newport News, VA.  At The Denbigh House, we serve individuals that have sustained a life altering brain injury. We work with individuals to regain independence, rebuild self-confidence, fully re-engage in their community, and recover the work skills and behaviors needed to return to competitive employment. Staff at the Clubhouse work side by side with members to complete daily tasks and are responsible for coordinating daily work and program activities at the Clubhouse, while also working with program members to develop coping strategies for cognitive, sensory, physical and/or emotional disability, providing case management services, and assisting members in achieving their goals and aspirations. Tasks within the work unit contribute to the Clubhouse, but also offer program members the opportunity to develop and practice everything from independent living skills to social skills to work skills.

 

The Clubhouse Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of a Clubhouse-model day program for persons with brain injuries using the IBICA Clubhouse model standards. The Clubhouse Director supervises the daily operation of the Clubhouse following the vision and mission of the organization, providing leadership and guidance to the staff team.

 

Education and Experience:

 

The Clubhouse Director position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a human-services related field, such as Social Work, Psychology, or Rehab Counseling, or a closely related field. A Master’s Degree is preferred.

 

This position requires a minimum of 5 years work experience with a minimum of 3 years working with persons with disabilities, preferably persons with brain injuries.

A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience is strongly preferred.

 

This position requires being QBISP or CBIS certified, if the Clubhouse Director is not certified at the time of hire, they will be required to become certified within the first 12 months of employment.

 

Preference will be given to applicants with experience developing, implementing, and supervising community-based programs.

 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of developing and supervising a day program for adults with disabilities; knowledge of specialized needs of persons who have sustained brain injuries; knowledge of case management principles, practices, and methods; knowledge of person-centered philosophy and methodology; knowledge of prevocational and vocational methods and programs; knowledge of positive behavioral support methodology.

 

Ability to assign, instruct, and supervise the work of others, ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with Clubhouse members, the public, employers, and government officials; ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing; ability to plan and prioritize work, ability to function effectively as a team member; ability to perform work assignments in a timely and accurate manner, ability to respond effectively based on information and judgment in conflict and crisis situations.

 

Business hours are generally between 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday, but occasional evening hours may be required for recreational programming, meetings, or events.

 

Pay and Benefits:

 

The salary for this position starts at $65,000/annually

 

CBIS also offers a robust benefits package. Benefits for full-time employees at Community Brain Injury Services include the following:

– Health insurance (organization covers over 60% of individual employee’s coverage)

– Dental and vision insurance

– 403B retirement plan with employer match

– 15 vacation days/per year, increasing to 18 vacation days/per year after 2 years employment

– 3 days of personal leave per year (prorated for first year based on date of hire)

– 9 days of sick leave per year

– Winter Break holiday- all offices and programs are closed between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day and paid leave is provided for all employees

– 9 paid holidays

 

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Claire Yarbrough, Deputy Director, at [email protected] by March 31, 2026.