employment

This is a central and significant program in the home that has grown and developed over time more and more, both in terms of the scope of areas for which it is responsible and in terms of the number of members who take part in it.

Its purpose is first and foremost, to enable an equal and quality opportunity of returning to the labor market.

All members of the community feel part of the employment program at Clubhouse, and integrate into it in different ways and of course, most importantly – are responsible for it.

“Group Job Search”

This is a group that takes place once a week, and all members who are looking for work in the free market are invited to it.

The members are not only looking for work for themselves but also for other members of the community.

This way, we have reached three new employers in the last year! The relationship with these employers developed thanks to members of the community, who helped other members find work.

“The way to the right job”

A four-session job-seeking workshop built and moderated by a job-seeking member and employment coordinator. Its purpose is to encourage motivation to find a job, exposure to types of jobs, raising awareness about which job is right for me and which is not and building an action plan.

All the members who participated in this workshop, found a job after it and are now working!

One participant said:

“The workshop helped me and helped me understand what I was looking for. It became clear to me that before the workshop I was busy

בלחפש עבודות אשר כלל לא היו מתאימות עבורי”.

Beyond the responsibility for job seekers, the community also takes responsibility for the working members.

Today, there are about 30 members who work in the free market and accompany at Clubhouse Jerusalem.

These employees sometimes work long hours and are not enough to get to the clubhouse and keep in touch with the community. Out of this need, a “workers’ meeting” group was built.

“Employee meeting”

This group meets once a month in the evening and is for all working members. During the meeting, a pampering dinner is served and there is an open conversation about how I went through the week at work, sharing about dilemmas, difficulties or positive experiences, with the understanding that the feelings are common and similar among all employees and usually deal with employer, perseverance, framework, etc.

The working friends come especially to these meetings, even after long working hours. One of the active working members participating in the group tells:

“This group is my opportunity once a week to ask myself how I am at work,

Play for others and hear experiences. It is not available anywhere else. “

“Hall of Community”

Magnificent “staff board” on the wall of the Clubhouse living room. The board contains photos of the members in the workplaces, the start date of the work and a quote from the member.

Here are some examples of exciting quotes:

“The work gives a sense of importance, you feel needed. The times between shifts go by

בנעימות ובקלות, השינה יותר מתוקה וחיי היומיום מלאים סיפוק”​

“Work helps me and challenges me. It starts for a living and continues for the soul”

“Work makes me move forward in my personal goals, gives me mental resilience and light in the eyes to start the day”