Transitional Employment (TE)
Transitional Employment is an essential feature of clubhouses. Transitional Employment provides an opportunity for all members to be introduced or reintroduced to working. Magnolia Clubhouse develops and sustains part-time job placements with local businesses. These job experiences are time-limited and last from 6 to 12 months. Members in the transitional employment positions become temporary employees of the participating company, and are paid prevailing job rates. Members continue to be a vital part of the Clubhouse during their TE. The Clubhouse works closely with members to understand how work effects their benefits and supports members in making decisions for themselves that they feel are best.

Members can return to work, earn a good wage, expand their experiences and obtain good job references. Magnolia Clubhouse supports members throughout their TE experience by providing on-the-job training, supervision and support. The Clubhouse also fills in for any member unable to work on their TE providing employers guaranteed job coverage. All members have the opportunity to try a variety of TE placements.

"I have learned how to be around and deal with people through working TE's. My job skills improved. For example, I've learned to be on time without totally stressing out or going into a depression. One of the things that has kept me going is the support from the clubhouse, both members and staff. I know I can always get help and support from the clubhouse without worrying about being reprimanded. When I'm not working, I know I have somewhere to go that I'm wanted and needed."
- William, Clubhouse Member

"I never thought I'd be working in an office. I feel more confident now that I'm doing a TE position. I've learned a lot in the Clubhouse's Clerical Unit that helped me get ready. Now, I'm getting more experience and skills that I need for a job later."
- Elaine, Clubhouse Member

Transitional Employment Employers

American Copier
Bon Appetit
Cleveland Metropark Zoo
Cuyahoga County Community Mental Health Board
Giffen & Kaminski, LLC
Geauga Lake
Hickman & Lowder Co.
TJ Maxx
Zagara's Lee Road Food Centre
Zagara's Richmond Heights Food Centre

"TEP is a perfect opportunity to recover and to move toward a regular work life. Being able to try some short-term TE placements has made a significant difference for me. The Clubhouse staff and other members have been so enthusiastic and supportive, giving me advice and reinforcement to help me succeed. I know that I'm much more ready for permanent work than I was."
- Chris, Clubhouse Member

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Magnolia Clubhouse, Inc. is a psychosocial rehabilitation\recovery center providing a community of growth for people who have severe mental illnesses. Members of the Clubhouse work alongside Clubhouse staff in operating the Clubhouse. In addition, the Clubhouse develops and supports employment, educational and social opportunities.

The Clubhouse model, offering Transitional and Independent Supported Employment is an effective method used throughout the world to help people who have a mental illness begin or return to productive work lives. Clubhouses have employment rates of 36% to 44%.

What Is Transitional Employment?

An opportunity for people with mental illnesses to work.

• A part-time, paid, entry-level position. Clubhouse members work in a position for six to nine months each, followed by another member. who works in that position.
  
• Employers pay the same rate they pay others to do the same job.
  
• Placement managers (Clubhouse staff) learn the jobs, match the members to the jobs, train the members and guarantee coverage for the job.
  

How Does Transitional Employment Benefit Employers?

• Save advertising, training and interviewing costs.
  
• Help manage entry-level jobs and high turnover.
  
• Divide a full-time job into two or three part-time ones.
  
• Avoid gaps in productivity; we coordinate the change from one worker to the next one & guarantee coverage.

  

Some employers across the nation include:
The Wall Street Journal, Ernst & Young, Prudential Securities, Marriott, TJMaxx, Target, Baker & McKenzie, Burger King, Casual Corner, Lord & Taylor, PBS, Museum of Modern Art.

What Are Some Common TEP Positions?

• File Clerk and Office Assistant
  
• Messenger and Mailroom Worker
  
• Receptionist and Greeter
  
• Custodial work
  
• Food Service Worker, dishwashing, serving and bussing
  
• Warehouse Worker or Stock Clerk
  
• Mail Courier

Magnolia Clubhouse also supports members in obtaining and sustaining Independent Employment and is also looking for employers with independent employment opportunities.

For further information,
call Lori D'Angelo, Ph.D.
(216) 721-3030
extension 133