Soteria First Shift Supervisor

Pathways Vermont • Burlington, VT

98d • $22 - $23

About The Position

Pathways Vermont is a dynamic nonprofit agency committed to permanently ending homelessness and offering innovative mental health alternatives throughout Vermont. The Soteria House operates as 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. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for supervising three full-time staff, essential house functions, and being with residents in a supportive capacity.

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.
• Ability to structure time, develop work priorities independently, and meet program expectations.
• Ability to work weekends.
• Some schedule flexibility required for on-call coverage.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Prior residential experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive vehicle required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Training in Intentional Peer Support, Harm Reduction, medication assistance, emergency procedures, CPR, first aid preferred.
• Ability to share one’s own personal transformative life experiences.
• Personal experience of psychosis/extreme states or mental health challenges considered an asset.

Nice To Haves

• Training in Intentional Peer Support.
• Training in Harm Reduction.
• Training in medication assistance.
• Training in emergency procedures.
• Training in CPR and first aid.
• Experience in cross-cultural diversity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise three Resident Support Staff, including providing weekly supervision, training, and general oversight.
• Oversee and plan weekly coverage to ensure two staff are present during each shift.
• Ensure that there is a Lead Shift person scheduled in the event a leadership staff is not present on site.
• Attend and co-facilitate a weekly team meeting and weekly leadership meeting.
• Attend other meetings in a leadership capacity as requested.
• Attend monthly co-reflection meeting.
• Participate in on-call as part of the leadership team as needed.
• Engage in relationship building with residents and provide support from a client-centered perspective.
• Communicate programmatic rules and expectations to residents.
• Collaborate with residents in the implementation of a comprehensive service plan.
• Provide one-to-one support with life skills and healthy choices as requested by residents.
• Maintain thorough understanding of Soteria policies and procedures.
• Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports, and complete other program documentation.
• Attend the annual All Staff and Programmatic Retreats.

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.
• Wellness Reimbursement Program.
• Longevity Recognition Rewards.
• Access to a wide variety of Pathways facilitated trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level