Pathways Vermont Soteria Resident Support Staff
Per Diem/Substitute
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.
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 five-bed hospitalization prevention residence for individuals experiencing an early episode of psychosis who wish to avoid or minimize their exposure to medications. Pathways offers a great benefit package including dental and health insurance, and generous time-off.
The Role: TheResident 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.
Resident Support Staff substitutes are scheduled as needed - looking for availability for 1st and 2nd shifts, and 3rd shift . Substitutes will be required to attend all core trainings at Pathways Vermont and team meetings as assigned. Per diem staff are also obligated to meet TCR( therapeutic community residence) requirements for training (12 hours training per year).There is opportunity for supervision and co-reflection based on the number of scheduled hours. Resident Support Staff are expected to respond to a minimum of one shift every eight weeks .
This is a unionized position at Pathways Vermont.
Serves: Soteria House
Supervised by: Service Coordinator
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
Attend supervision meetings up to once per month/as needed.
Attend one team meeting per month
Attend all All-staff meetings
Attend one co-reflection per month
Sign up for at least one regular shift every 8 weeks.
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
Ability to work one shift every 8 weeks.
Ability to work effectively as part of the team
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
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:
If you are interested in applying, a cover letter and resume are required with your application.
We are also interested in learning more about our applicants and community, let us know how you heard about Pathways in your cover letter.