Location: Westport,NY, USA
Pathways Vermont Soteria Resident Support Staff - Third Shift -
$3000 Hiring Bonus Available*
The Company: Pathways Vermont is a dynamic nonprofit agency committed to permanently ending homelessness and offering innovative mental health services through ongoing supportive social work.
The Role: Resident Support Staff is a member of the Soteria community which includes residents, Resident Support Staff, Team Leader, Shift Supervisors, Services Manager, and Nurse Practitioner. The position is focused on essential house functions and being with residents.
Available Positions: 2
Location: In Person, Burlington VT
Schedule: Full-time (38-40 hours per week). Shifts are between 11 PM - 8 AM four days per week. Required to attend weekly team meetings, co-reflection, and supervision.
Serves: Soteria a unionized program and positionSupervised by: Soteria 3rd Shift Supervisor
Application Requirements:
A Cover Letter and Resume are required with your application.
Responsibilities:
Be available for additional support to lead overnight staff person
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
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
Coordinate, facilitate and monitor referrals to community services and activities, and advocate for resident participation
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Excellent communication, writing, and computer skills
High school diploma or equivalent experience
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 and ability to drive vehicle 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
Walking around the community to participate in activities with residents and to be with
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
Compensation:
Full-Time Hourly Employee
$21.00 - $22 /hour
$3000 Hiring Bonus
*Hiring Bonus will be paid after successful completion of 60 day introductory period
Full Time Benefits:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Long Term Disability/Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (accrual of 210 hours per year to start)
9 Paid Holidays Annually
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Wellness Reimbursement Program
Longevity Recognition Rewards
Access to a wide variety of Pathways facilitated trainings including Intentional Peer Support
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.
Compensation details: 21-22 Hourly Wage
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