Resident Support Specialist – 1st Shift

Pathways Vermont; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Pathways Vermont is seeking a 1st Shift Resident Support Staff member for Soteria Vermont in Burlington. The role focuses on non-judgmental resident support, relationship-building, harm-reduction approaches, and teamwork within a Therapeutic Community Residence.

The position requires a valid driver’s license, strong communication and writing skills, and the ability to document and coordinate care plans. Weekly meetings and annual training are part of the role, with comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive vehicle required.
• Excellent communication, writing, and computer skills.
• 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 effectively as part of the team.

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.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings as assigned.
• One supervision meeting per week/ additionally as needed.
• One team meeting per week.
• One All-Staff meeting per month.
• Complete 12 hours of TCR training annually.
• Maintain thorough understanding of Soteria policies and procedures, including emergency protocol.
• Communicate to residents programmatic rules and expectations.
• Collaborate with residents in the formulation and review of a comprehensive care plan to be updated on a regular basis.
• Maintain records, compile reports and complete other program documentation.
• Coordinate, facilitate and monitor referrals to community services and activities, and advocate for resident participation.
• Regular household cleaning and maintenance.
• Attendan ce at the annual All Staff and Programmatic Retreats is an expectation of employment with Pathways Vermont, unless excused by the employee’s manager/HR.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment & problem solving

Time management

Team player

Personal transformation life经验

Psychosis experience

Self-reflection

Risk tolerance

Job description

Pathways Vermont is seeking a 1st Shift Resident Support Staff member for Soteria Vermont in Burlington. The role focuses on non-judgmental resident support, relationship-building, harm-reduction approaches, and teamwork within a Therapeutic Community Residence.

The position requires a valid driver’s license, strong communication and writing skills, and the ability to document and coordinate care plans. Weekly meetings and annual training are part of the role, with comprehensive benefits and