Pathways Vermont Peer Respite Guest Support Staff - Per Diem

Minimum Qualifications

• Direct lived experience of what is commonly referred to as a mental health challenge or crisis (not solely substance use challenges) and willingness to share when appropriate. Lived experience with mental health crisis services/response is considered an asset
• Ability to meet the requirements of the Certified Peer Support Provider (CPSP) process with The Copeland Center
• Ability and willingness to share one’s own life experiences with intentionality and thoughtfulness
• Commitment to providing quality peer support and alignment with peer values/ethics
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to form relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences including people who have experienced marginalization, oppression, and injustice
• Willingness to self-reflect, learn, and take responsibility. Willingness to practice new ways of being in relationships and to seek support when needed
• Ability to negotiate crisis situations and set professional boundaries and personal limits
• Ability to independently meet job requirements and prioritize downtime with guests and program focused activities and tasks
• Risk and discomfort tolerance. Willingness to try to find reconnection after disconnection
• Experience working effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work weekends
• Communication, writing, and computer skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive vehicle required

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working in previous peer support roles and understanding of the peer movement’s history
• Professional peer support experience, Intentional Peer Support certification, and CPSP certification preferred
• Awareness of or experience with at least two of the following: the consumer/psychiatric survivor/ex-patient movement, mad pride movement, neurodivergence, risk reduction, and healing justice and disability justice

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Frequent talking and listening in participation of exchanging ideas through spoken word and occasional receipt and giving of detailed information through oral communication
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, standing and lifting of arms to participate in cleaning, cooking, space organization and other activities around the house
• Frequent utilization of close visual acuity and reading from a computer screen, must be able to read information captured in type and free hand form
• Frequent exposure to outside environmental conditions (all seasons) in accompanying guests in the community and outings
• Regular operation of a computer and other office machinery, including frequent typing
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs often required
• Occasional reading responsibilities
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds (i.e. carrying groceries, moving things around the house, etc.)
• Occasional exposure to high levels of noise and persons who are upset, angry, or in an extreme state
• Occasionally walking around the community to participate in activities with guests or accompany folks to necessary meetings
• Rarely running or moving at very swift speed to avoid emergency situation

Compensation

$26.50/hr - per diem rate

Annual increase from date of hire

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
• Access to Lake Champlain Chamber benefits, including discounted tuition at Champlain College and University of Vermont
• Student loan/tuition assistance with Vermont Care Partners

It is the policy of Pathways Vermont that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identification, or disability. Pathways Vermont is committed to a diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people including people with military experience, individuals with disabilities, and people of color.