Peer Respite Guest Support Advocate

Pathways Vermont; Burlington (VT); In loco; USD 34.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Descrizione del lavoro

Pathways Vermont's Rosewood Cottage Peer Respite program seeks a Peer Respite Guest Support Staff member to provide peer-led support to guests in a homelike setting and to assist with daily house operations.

We value lived experience and intentional peer support, and you will join a team that emphasizes trauma-informed care, collaboration, and connecting guests with community resources while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.

Competenze

• Direct lived experience of mental health crisis and willingness to share when appropriate.
• Ability to pursue CPSP process with The Copeland Center.
• Ability and willingness to share one’s own life experiences with intentionality and thoughtfulness.
• Commitment to providing quality peer support and alignment with peer values/ethics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to form relationships with diverse people.
• Willingness to self-reflect, learn, and seek support when needed.
• Ability to negotiate crisis situations and set professional boundaries.
• Ability to independently meet job requirements and balance downtime with activities.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive.

Mansioni

• Provide confidential peer support utilizing choice-based, person-centered, risk reduction, and strengths-based approaches
• Maintain an available presence and readiness at the house to engage in relationship-building with guests
• Create a welcoming environment by cleaning and preparing the space for guests following housekeeping protocols
• Partner, support, and advocate alongside guests to connect with community resources and activities
• Support guests in understanding and exercising their rights while receiving mental health services
• Communicate programmatic expectations and limitations to guests
• Adhere to policies and procedures, including emergency and on-call protocols
• Maintain a self-reflective practice by completing daily journal entries for shifts worked
• Stay up-to-date on peer support resources by trainings and house materials
• Provide transportation to guests as needed in the company vehicle
• Attend meetings and trainings as required
• Complete the CPSP process
• Other duties as assigned

Conoscenze

Lived experience

Intentional Peer Support

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Descrizione del lavoro

Pathways Vermont's Rosewood Cottage Peer Respite program seeks a Peer Respite Guest Support Staff member to provide peer-led support to guests in a homelike setting and to assist with daily house operations.

We value lived experience and intentional peer support, and you will join a team that emphasizes trauma-informed care, collaboration, and connecting guests with community resources while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.