Want to Make a Difference?

Heartbeet Lifesharing - Hardwick VT

Want to Make a Difference Come join our vibrant and caring life-sharing community where everyone - regardless of ability - can find meaning dignity and reverence for life.

Heartbeet Lifesharing is a licensed non-profit licensed therapeutic community residence for individuals with developmental disabilities located in Hardwick 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:Live-In Volunteer Caregiver

Job Description:

Heartbeet Lifesharing is looking for volunteers who are interested in joining our community to live with and assist individuals with developmental disabilities. You will be supporting in all aspects of their daily life including in the home and in skill-based programs. We are looking for someone who is patient humorous and caring. A great love for the outdoors and an interest in farm and garden work is a plus! No prior experience in disability care needed.

Why Will You It Here As a volunteer you will be joining an organization that is mission driven and focused on building lasting connections. Youll get to participate in challenging but rewarding work. And youll 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!

Roles & Responsibilities

You will be provided training and guidance to enable you to perform the following tasks not limited to:

• Assisting with Personal/Hygiene Care
• Offering Physical and Emotional Support
• Creating Social Opportunities
• Promoting Social Harmony
• Supporting Medical Needs
• Participating in Recreational Activities
• Performing Household Tasks (cooking house-cleaning and laundry etc.)
• Participating in Residential and Vocational Activities

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. Drivers License
• I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
• Must pass required Background Checks for position
  

Benefits

• Full Room and Board
• Annual Stipend
• 2 Days Off per Week (1 On-Call Day)
• Personal Time and Sick Leave

Please include a Resume and Cover Letter with your application.

Reports To: Householder

Hours / Job Type: Full-Time

Job Location: On Site/Live-In

Compensation: Volunteer Stipend

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 applicants 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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC