Soteria Day Shift Supervisor

Pathways Vermont • Burlington, VT

1d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Soteria House is a hospitalization prevention residence for individuals experiencing an early episode of psychosis/extreme state/non-consensus reality who wish to avoid or minimize their exposure to medications and/or clinical interventions. Soteria House operates as a Therapeutic Community Residence (TCR). Services are funded by the Vermont Department of Mental Health (DMH) and TCR compliance is overseen by the Department of Aging and Independent Living (DAIL). The Shift Supervisor is a member of the Soteria community which includes residents, Resident Support Staff, Soteria Co-Directors, Shift Supervisors, Service Coordinator, and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). Soteria is a residence that provides a space for persons who are experiencing an early episode of psychosis/extreme state/non-consensus reality using a model of “being with,” vs. “doing to” residents. The position is responsible for supervising full-time and per diem staff, essential house functions, and being with residents.

Requirements

• Strong communication, writing, and computer skills
• Ability to tolerate uncertainty and risk
• 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
• Some schedule flexibility required for on-call coverage, including the ability to respond in person
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive vehicle required
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience preferred
• Prior residential experience preferred
• Training in Intentional Peer Support, Harm Reduction, medication assistance, emergency procedures, CPR, first aid, hearing voices, having difficult conversations, cross-cultural diversity preferred
• Ability to share one’s own personal transformative life experiences
• Personal experience of psychosis/extreme states or mental health challenges considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Supervise Resident Support Staff on 1st and 2nd Shift - this includes, but is not limited to: providing weekly supervision, training, and general oversight of your team. Oversee disciplinary process for supervisees as needed/appropriate
• Supervise an equal share of Per Diem Resident Support Staff - this includes, but is not limited to: providing monthly supervision, training, and general oversight of work performance and disciplinary processes
• Oversee and plan weekly coverage to ensure two staff are present during each shift; provide essential shift coverage as needed
• Ensure that there is a Lead Shift person scheduled in the event a leadership staff is not present on site at Soteria
• Attend and support co-facilitation of a weekly team meeting and two weekly leadership meetings
• Attend other meetings in a leadership capacity as requested and/or scheduled by the union
• Attend monthly co-reflection meeting
• Participate in on-call as part of the leadership team as needed and scheduled, including outside of your scheduled work hours
• 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
• Collaborate with residents in the implementation of a comprehensive service plan
• 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
• Take direction from the Service Coordinator as relates to service meetings, resident appointments and scheduling, and other resident services tasks that may fall on your shift; delegate these tasks as appropriate to Resident Support Staff working on your shift
• Maintain thorough understanding of Soteria policies and procedures, including emergency protocol and TCR regulations
• Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports, and complete other program documentation (including care notes, incidents, statistics, letters, petty cash receipts, etc.)
• Develop weekly menu and grocery shop in accordance with Therapeutic Community Residence guidelines and Soteria budgetary standards
• Other duties as specific to the shift you oversee
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Long Term Disability/Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (accrual of 210 hours per year to start)
• 9 Paid Holidays Annually
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity Recognition Rewards
• Access to a wide variety of Pathways facilitated trainings including Intentional Peer Support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed