Weekend Household Supporter

Heartbeet Lifesharing - Hardwick, VT 

http://www.heartbeet.org 

Heartbeet Lifesharing is a licensed non-profit licensed therapeutic community residence for individuals with developmental disabilities located in Hardwick, Vermont. In addition, Heartbeet is also a vibrant Camphill community that interweaves the social and agricultural realms and is fully dedicated to the healing and renewing of our society and the earth. Community members live and work together, in beautiful extended family households, forming a mutually supportive environment that enables each individual to discover and develop their unique abilities and potential. Come see what puts the HEART in Heartbeet today!

Position Available

Title: Weekend Household Supporter

Job Description

Heartbeet Lifesharing is looking for both Part-Time and Full-Time Household Supporters to assist adults with developmental disabilities with their day to day life skills and activities, while supporting individuals to achieve their identified person-centered goals, and helping with various practical and administrative household needs. These individuals would also be supporting a specific individual with higher level support needs by offering direct support in personal, hygiene, social, and behavioral care. The ideal candidate is someone who is joyful, humorous, caring, organized, and has a great love for being outside on our land and farm, accompanying outings and building lasting friendships. 

In your role as a Household Supporter you will be in regular communication with the Householder. The Household Supporter is responsible for supporting the Householders to help in creating a health-enhancing environment where everyone is recognized for their unique contributions.

Roles & Responsibilities - Direct Support

Assist the individual (s) in all aspects of life with daily, weekly, and seasonal rhythms including:

Supporting individual (s) with hygiene, brushing and flossing teeth, and washing hands

Supporting individual (s) with the bathroom and toileting

Supporting individual (s) with keeping room generally tidy and with weekly room cleaning

Supporting individual (s) in processing information that pertains to their daily life

Supporting individual (s) engaging in socially appropriate interactions

Supporting individual (s) developing meaningful relationships

Supporting household activities as guided by the householder and the house schedule including meal preparation and clean up, evening social activities, and celebration of festivals, events, and birthdays

Cleaning duties throughout the household

Roles & Responsibilities - Household Support

Assist the House and Householder with responsibilities including:

Cooking meals as scheduled and per dietary guidelines

Following guidance of householders, striving to meet the individual needs of household members, caring for the general social mood of the household, and engaging household members to the fullest extent possible

Participating in weekly household meetings if scheduling permits

Taking responsibility by asking questions about Heartbeet’s policies, protocols, and cultural life in order to be most effective

Sharing your interests is a valuable contribution - whether that be reading a book aloud, practicing a musical instrument, sketching, or a craft

Roles & Responsibilities - Health and Safety 

Ensure well-being and safety of staff and Friends by being knowledgeable of, and consistently adhering to, relevant Vermont TCR (Therapeutic Community Residence) regulations, including:

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

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

The ideal candidate will have experience working with others, along with:

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

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

Qualifications

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

Benefits

Part-Time Benefits available for employees that maintain 20+ Hours per Week (or 40 hours every other week). Benefits include:

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus that is distributed as quarterly payments in January/April/July/October

Option to enroll in a Simple IRA Plan with a 3% Employer Match

Please include a Resume and Cover Letter with your application.

Reports To: Householder

Hours / Job Type

Part-Time: 10-20 Hours/Week

Weekends: Required

Job Location: In Office

Compensation: $22/Hour

Heartbeet Lifesharing actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates and welcomes people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, gender identities, religions, ages, and sexual orientations to apply; as an EOE/AA employer, Heartbeet Lifesharing will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.