Weekend Shift Supervisor

WAGE & BENEFITS:

• Wage: $20.00/hour
• FREE farm to table shift meal
• Accrued sick time
• Unlimited access to campus amenities including: gym, tennis court, lake, woodshop, art studio, hiking trails and more.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Weekend Shift Supervisor position provides resident support, guidance, and assistance at the Spring Lake Ranch program. This position serves as the “on-site person in charge” when scheduled. This is a weekend position with two available shift options on both Saturday and Sunday (7:30-3:30P or 2-10P). We are looking to fill one shift per day, and are open to candidates interested in either shift.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a presence in the Main House during shifts
• Maintain respectful, therapeutic, and supportive relationships with Spring Lake Ranch residents at all times.
• Informally and formally check in with residents to assess their mood, activity interest, recovery participation and/or to have casual conversation.
• Encourage residents to generate ideas for healthful and fun use of free time and to engage others in activity plans.
• Alert on-call staff person to any urgent/crisis level issues that arise and intervene in crisis situations appropriately and according to guidelines.
• Collaborate and communicate regularly (and as necessary) with other members of staff to exchange information, receive guidance/feedback, identify issues, and develop strategies for general and specific resident support during evenings.
• Understand SLR medication protocols and administer residents' medications accordingly, if med room staff are not present during scheduled shift. Ensure med room safety and security. Training provided.
• Contact emergency services or the consulting psychiatrist if necessary and according to guidelines.
• Supervise, direct, and provide shift training to Program Coordinators scheduled to work during scheduled shifts, in a proactive and collaborative manner.
• Ensure Main House is generally neat and clean and appropriately communicate any maintenance issues that arise to the Facilities Team.
• Oversee and participate in the completion of chores including dishes, meal clear, pots & pans, put away, and sweep & mop. Respectfully encourage completion of chores to residents who are late, distressed, forgetful, or unmotivated.
• Oversee trip transportation arrangements in collaboration with other staff.

COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to the SLR Mission, Vision and Core Values.
• Represent Spring Lake Ranch professionally and positively to others including: families, doctors, therapists, vendors, other providers, employers, volunteer contacts, friends, interns, volunteers, visitors, candidates, the general public, etc.
• Maintain respectful, therapeutic, and supportive relationships with Spring Lake Ranch residents and clients at all times.
• Maintain resident/client privacy by keeping personal information confidential in accordance with federal HIPAA legislation and Spring Lake Ranch policies and procedures.
• Willing to draw upon own personal talents, interests, and passions to develop relationships with individuals.
• Participate in holidays and other Ranch special events throughout the year as correlates with weekend schedule.
• Complete trainings as provided to meet the licensing requirements for position.
• Crisis intervention and assistance as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in mental health and/or substance abuse recovery strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to supporting individuals with life challenges.
• Proven proficient ability to use independent judgment, effective analytical decision-making and appropriate time management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, teamwork, computer, and organizational skills.
• Physical capability including moderate lifting, carrying, etc. This position consists of a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Knowledge and experience of Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage stress (for yourself and others) effectively while maintaining a sense of humor.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and on-going commitment to performance excellence and improvement.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of team.
• Driver's License and good driving record.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Please provide a bit about your experience and interests in working in a therapeutic / mental health environment.

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Cuttingsville, VT 05738 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cuttingsville, VT 05738: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20