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ID #1949168
State Vermont
City Vermont
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Vermont
Showed 2019-03-12
Date 2019-03-11
Deadline 2019-05-10
Category Nonprofit
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Soteria Resident Support Staff (Floater Position) (Burlington)

Vermont, Vermont 00000 Vermont USA

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The Company: Pathways Vermont is a dynamic nonprofit agency which believes in transforming the lives of individuals experiencing mental health and other life challenges and permanently ending homelessness. Soteria Vermont is a hospitalization prevention residence for individuals experiencing an early episode of psychosis who wish to avoid or minimize their exposure to medications. The residence is located in Burlington and has the capacity to serve up to five individuals at a given time. Pathways offers a great benefit package including dental and health insurance, generous vacation time and 12 paid holidays.

The Role: Resident Support Staff is a member of the Soteria community which includes residents, Resident Support Staff, a Team Leader, Shift Supervisors, Soteria Services Manager, a nurse practitioner, and a holistic bodywork practitioner. The position is focused on essential house functions and being with residents.

All Resident Support Staff are scheduled 35-39 hours per week. Staff are required to attend a weekly team meeting (one hour), co-reflection (one hour - various times offered), and supervision (one hour - variable to meet scheduling needs).

Full time floater position:

This position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday. Tuesday half shift 8 am to 12 pm and Wednesday to Saturday full shifts 8 am to 4 pm. The floater position is expected to have flexibility to cover shifts earlier in the week as needed ( vacation , call outs etc.) to ensure full staffing throughout the week. Time worked Sunday or Monday will be subtracted from the end of the week to maintain a 35 to 39 hour week.

Serves: Soteria

Supervised by: 1st Shift Team Leader

Responsibilities:

Be with residents: non-judgmental, non-directive approach of providing support and availability

Engage in relationship building/rapport building with residents and provide service from a choice perspective as well as client-centered, harm reduction, and strengths-based approaches

Communicate to residents programmatic rules and expectations

Maintain thorough understanding of Soteria policies and procedures, including emergency protocol

Collaborate with residents in the formulation and review of a comprehensive care plan that is updated with the resident on a regular basis

Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports and complete other program documentation (including care notes, statistics, letters, petty cash receipts, etc.)

As requested by residents, provide one to one support with life skills and healthy choices, including but not limited to social skills, wellness, assistance with any medications and housekeeping

As requested by residents, assist residents to manage their monies, including assistance in computing expenses and preparing budgets

Coordinate, facilitate and monitor referrals to community services and activities, and advocate for resident participation

Regular household cleaning and maintenance

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Excellent communication, writing, and computer skills

Ability to tolerate uncertainty

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to form relationships with marginalized individuals

Sound judgment and good problem solving skills including assessing risk factors

Ability to structure time, develop work priorities independently, and meet program expectations with regard to documentation

Ability to work weekends

Valid drivers license, ability to drive vehicle and meet agencys driving policy standards required

Ability to work effectively as part of the team

Ability to share ones own personal transformative life experiences

Personal experience of psychosis/extreme states will be considered an asset

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

Ability to ascend and descend stairs often required

Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, standing and lifting of arms to participate in cleaning, cooking, space organization and other activities around the house

Often meeting with persons in the community and/or visiting different businesses

Occasional walking around the community to participate in activities with residents

Rarely running or moving at very swift speed to avoid emergency situation

Regular operation of a computer and other office machinery including frequent typing

Frequent talking and listening in participation of exchanging ideas through spoken word and occasional receipt and giving of detailed information through oral communication

Extensive reading responsibilities

Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds (i.e. carrying groceries, moving things around the house, etc.)

Frequent exposure to outside environmental conditions (all seasons) in accompanying residents in the community and outings

Occasional exposure to high levels of noise

It is the policy of Pathways Vermont that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identification, or disability. Pathways Vermont is committed to a diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people including people with military experience, individuals with disabilities, and people of color.

To apply send cover letter and resume to employment@pathwaysvermont.org

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