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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. Pathways Vermont's Soteria is an alternative to hospitalization for individuals experiencing an initial episode of psychosis who wish to 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: Service Coordinator/Community Bridger is a member of the Soteria community which includes residents, resident support staff, and a team leader. The position is focused on assisting residents in their transition from the residence to the larger community. The community bridger also helps develop relationships with other community providers and resources. Time will be spent at Soteria with the residents as well as in the larger community after a resident transitions from the home. Transition goals will be driven by the resident and may include supported employment, housing support, social support and more.
Serves: Pathways Vermont Soteria
Supervised by: Soteria Services Manager
Location: Burlington, Vermont
Responsibilities:
Coordinate residents' transition services to provide on-going community-based supports.
Engage in rapport building with residents and provide service from a "choice" perspective as well as participant-centered, harm-reduction, and strengths-based approaches
Collaborate with residents in the formulation and maintenance of a dynamic service plan that is reviewed and modified at least monthly
Assist residents in establishing needed community-based medical and mental health services
Ensure all residents have access to health insurance and affordable healthcare
Support residents in identifying sustainable permanent housing
Accompany residents to apartment showings and assist in answering landlord queries and/or completing housing applications
Assist residents with moving into new apartments including: setting up utilities, acquiring necessary furnishings and household supplies
Complete applications with residents for appropriate financial assistance
Connect residents with employment and education resources
Coordinate closely with Soteria team leaders and resident support staff
Transport residents to appointments and meetings as necessary and assist in finding long-term transportation options and resources
Record all contacts with program residents within 24-hours in Foothold database
Facilitate weekly network meetings with residents and their community support networks
Mediate conversations and serve as main point of contact with residents' families and/or guardians
Assist residents to manage their monies, including assistance in computing expenses and preparing budgets
Collect, maintain, store, and dispose of all participant information according to applicable requirements for confidentiality, security, and privacy
Provide back-up coverage for resident support staff
Participate in agency and program specific trainings
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule with leadership team
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or comparable experience
Excellent communication, writing, and computer skills and the ability to work effectively as part of team
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to form relationships with marginalized individuals
Sound judgment and good problem solving skills
Ability to structure time, develop work priorities independently, and meet program expectations with regard to documentation
Knowledge of community resources for physical and mental health, substance use, financial assistance, employment supports, and housing
Valid driver's license, a reliable personal vehicle available for work purposes and current automobile insurance
Ability to share one's 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
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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