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Soteria House Resident Support Staff - 2nd Shift

Pathways Vermont

Burlington, VT

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SALARY
$19.50–$20.50 Per Hour
SKILLS
Collaborative Learning, Community and Social Services, Documentation, Driver's License, Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Medications, Military, Office Equipment, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Residential Construction, Risk Analysis, Social Work, Statistics, Vehicle Driving
LOCATION
Burlington, VT
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Today
Pathways Vermont Soteria House Resident Support Staff ---2nd Shift -- $2000 sign on bonusThe Company:--Pathways Vermont provides community-based mental health services and collaborative learning that centers people as the experts of their own lives. We strengthen our communities and the system of care by elevating the voices of lived experience.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 interested in providing supportive social services to Vermonters including people with military experience, individuals with disabilities, and people of color.The Program:--Soteria Vermont is a five-bed hospitalization prevention residence for individuals experiencing an early episode of psychosis who wish to avoid or minimize their exposure to medications and/or clinical interventions. Soteria House operates as a Therapeutic Community Residence (TCR). Services are funded by the Vermont Department of Mental Health (DMH) and TCR compliance is overseen by the Department of Aging and Independent Living (DAIL).--Soteria is a unionized program at Pathways Vermont and the Resident Support Staff role is a unionized position within Soteria Vermont.The Role:--The--Resident Support Staff is a member of the Soteria community which focuses on essential house functions and--being--with--residents.--Available Positions: 1Location:--In person (Burlington VT)Schedule:--Wednesdays 3pm-11pm, Thursdays 11am-11pm, Fridays 4pm-12am, Saturdays 4pm-12amReports to: Soteria House Shift Supervisor--Compensation:--$19.50 - $20.50Application Requirements:A--Cover Letter--and--Resume--are required with your application.Responsibilities:Be--with--residents: non-judgmental, non-directive approach of providing support and availabilityEngage 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; including but not limited to social skills, wellness, assistance with any medications and housekeepingAttend regularly scheduled meetings as assignedOne supervision meeting per week/ additionally as neededOne team meeting per weekOne All-Staff meeting per monthOne Co-reflection per month--Complete 12 hours of TCR (therapeutic community residence) training annuallyMaintain thorough understanding of Soteria policies and procedures, including emergency protocolCommunicate to residents programmatic rules and expectationsCollaborate with residents in the formulation and review of a comprehensive care plan to be updated on a regular basis, including but not limited to assistance in computing expenses and preparing budgetsMaintain records, compile reports and complete other program documentation (including care notes, statistics, letters, petty cash receipts, etc.)Coordinate, facilitate and monitor referrals to community services and activities, and advocate for resident participationRegular household cleaning and maintenanceAttendance at the annual All Staff and Programmatic Retreats is an expectation of employment with Pathways Vermont, unless excused by the employee's manager/HR. Retreats are held on workdays, during normal working hours, and are fully paid.Other duties as assignedQualifications:Valid driver's license and ability to drive vehicle requiredExcellent communication, writing, and computer skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to form relationships with marginalized individualsSound judgment and good problem solving skills including assessing risk factorsAbility to structure time, develop work priorities independently, and meet program expectations with regard to documentationAbility to work weekendsAbility to work effectively as part of the teamAbility to share one's own personal transformative life experiencesPersonal experience of psychosis/extreme states will be considered an assetWillingness to self-reflect, learn, and practice new ways of being in relationshipsRisk and discomfort tolerance--Working Conditions/Physical Demands:Ability to ascend and descend stairs often requiredFrequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, standing and liftingOften meeting with persons in the community and/or visiting different businessesRarely running or moving at very swift speed to avoid emergency situationRegular operation of a computer and other office machinery including frequent typingFrequent talking and listening in participation of exchanging ideas through spoken wordOccasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 poundsFrequent exposure to outside environmental conditions (all seasons)Occasional exposure to high levels of noiseCompensation:--$19.50 - $20.50 /hrBenefits:Medical, dental and vision insuranceLong Term Disability/Life InsurancePaid Time Off (accrual of 210 hours per year to start), eligible for use after 60 days.9 Paid Holidays Annually403(b) Retirement Savings PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramLongevity Recognition RewardsAccess to a wide variety of Pathways facilitated trainings including Intentional Peer SupportIt 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.Compensation details: 19.5-20.5 Hourly WagePI3dcc3c01a387-25660-40844867

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