Householder (Residential)

Heartbeet Lifesharing•Hardwick, VT

51d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Heartbeet Householder, you will be expected to live in one of our residential houses and assist "Friends" or individuals with developmental disabilities in all aspects of their daily life. You will be caring for all of their 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 also expected to manage the Household Budget and all other household needs. Lastly, Householders 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? Apply today and be a part of what puts the HEART in Heartbeet!

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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