Householder/Co-Householder

Heartbeet Lifesharing, Inc.; Hardwick (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Room and Board

Access to Community Vehicles

Personal Needs Stipend

2 Days Off per Week (1 On-Call Day)

Personal Time and Sick Leave

Job summary

Heartbeet Lifesharing, a Vermont-based non-profit therapeutic community, seeks Householders to support individuals with developmental disabilities in residential or non-residential settings. You will manage house teams, assist Friends with daily life, and handle administrative functions including medication tracking and monthly/annual notes.

You will also mentor volunteers, oversee budgets, and lead/vocational crew spaces to help Friends grow new skills while maintaining a safe, supportive

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to manage daily life tasks and household routines.
• Willingness to mentor volunteers and caregivers and manage household budgets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal/hygiene care and daily living activities.
• Provide physical and emotional support and create social opportunities.
• Promote social harmony and facilitate medical care needs.
• Manage household budget and administrative tasks including notes and reports.
• Lead or participate in crew spaces for vocational skill building.
• Supervise volunteers and caregivers and mentor team members.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with Vermont TCR regulations.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Willingness to accept supervision

Reliability & adaptability

Empathy for diverse abilities

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

Heartbeet Lifesharing - Hardwick, VT

http://www.heartbeet.org

Want to Make a Difference? Come join our vibrant and caring life-sharing community where everyone - regardless of ability - can find meaning, dignity, and reverence for life.

Heartbeet Lifesharing is a licensed non-profit licensed therapeutic community residence for individuals with developmental disabilities located in Hardwick, Vermont. In addition, Heartbeet is also a vibrant Camphill community that interweaves the social and agricultural realms and is fully dedicated to the healing and renewing of our society and the earth. Community members live and work together, in beautiful extended family households, forming a mutually supportive environment that enables each individual to discover and develop their unique abilities and potential. Come see what puts the HEART in Heartbeet today!

Positions Available

Title: Householder (Residential)

Title: Co-Householder (Non-Residential)

Job Description:

As a Heartbeet Householder or Co-Householder, you will be expected to manage and support the house team in all managerial tasks as well as assist \"Friends\" or individuals with developmental disabilities in all aspects of their daily life. You will be caring for all of the Friends personal, social/emotional, and behavioral care needs. You will also be responsible for managing all of the administrative functioning for the Friends - ranging from medication tracking to required monthly and annual notes and reports. On top of caring for the Friends, our Householders are also responsible for managing and mentoring the Volunteers and other Caregivers in the home, ensuring that each of them has the opportunity to learn and grow during their time at Heartbeet. They are also expected to manage the Household Budget and all other household needs. Lastly, Householders are asked to run/participate in one or more of the crew spaces throughout the week (vocational skill building spaces) to help the Friends grow and cultivate new skills.

Why Will You It Here?

As a caregiver, you will be joining an organization that is mission driven and focused on building lasting connections. You'll get to participate in challenging but rewarding work. And you'll finish each day knowing that you and your efforts are contributing to the healing and renewing of society and the earth. Sound interesting?

Roles & Responsibilities

You will be provided training and guidance to enable you to perform the following tasks, not limited to:

• Assisting with Personal/Hygiene Care


• Offering Physical and Emotional Support


• Creating Social Opportunities


• Promoting Social Harmony


• Facilitating All Medical Care Needs


• Participating in Recreational Activities


• Performing Household Tasks (cooking, house-cleaning, and laundry, etc.)


• Participating in Residential and Vocational Activities


• Managing Household Budgets


• Running/Participating in Crews


• Maintaining Records

Roles & Responsibilities - Health and Safety

Ensure well-being and safety of staff and Friends by being knowledgeable of, and consistently adhering to, relevant Vermont TCR (Therapeutic Community Residence) regulations, including:

• Ensuring that homes are clean and safe and provide recommendations concerning repairs, maintenance, renovations or improvements as appropriate


• In cooperation with the Director of Licensing and Compliance, supporting investigations of any home-based accidents and ensuring completion of incident reports as required


• Ensuring that the Heartbeet Health and Safety Policies and Procedures are effectively implemented in the home

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

The ideal candidate will have experience working with others, along with:

• Excellent verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills


• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others


• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team


• Self motivated and driven with the ability to organize and complete tasks


• Willingness to accept supervision, coaching, and guidance from others


• Passionate to work with individuals with differing levels of abilities and needs


• Positive attitude and excitement to join a mission-driven organization


• Reliable and able to adapt to changing conditions


• Direct experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities (preferred but not required)

Qualifications

• 18+ Years of Age


• High School Diploma (or equivalent)


• Valid U.S. Driver’s License


• I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification


• Must pass required Background Checks for position

Benefits

• Full Room and Board


• Access to Community Vehicles


• Personal Needs Stipend (Based on Family Size)


• 2 Days Off per Week (1 On-Call Day)


• Personal Time and Sick Leave

Reports To: Executive Director

Hours / Job Type: Full-Time

Job Location: Residential and Non-Residential Options Available!

Compensation: TBD (Depending on Role Type)

Heartbeet Lifesharing actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates and welcomes people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, gender identities, religions, ages, and sexual orientations to apply; as an EOE/AA employer, Heartbeet Lifesharing will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.