Householder (Residential)

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: Householder (Residential)

Job Description:

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. 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
• 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

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

Benefits

• Full Room and Board
• Access to Community Vehicles
• Personal Needs Stipend (Based on Family Size)
• 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: Executive Director

Hours / Job Type: Full-Time

Job Location: On Site/Live-In

Compensation: Live-In 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:

Senior IC