Pathways Vermont

Pathways Vermont is a dynamic nonprofit agency committed to permanently ending homelessness and offering innovative mental health services through ongoing supportive social work.. Service Coordinators are members of the interdisciplinary team who provide flexible, compassionate, community based services that are designed to promote the stability, recovery, and community reintegration of individuals who experience mental health challenges, histories of homelessness, and may also have challenges around substance use.. Engage in relationship building/rapport building with clients and provide service from a “Choice” perspective as well as client centered, harm reduction, and strengths based approaches.. Ability to work within a Housing First, client centered, harm reduction framework.. A good understanding of the issues facing persons with mental health challenges or substance use issues, particularly as related to meeting basic needs of food, clothing, shelter and advocacy.

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ACT Team Service Coordinator Windham County - $3000 Hiring Bonus Available* The Company: Pathways Vermont is a dynamic nonprofit agency committed to permanently ending homelessness and offering innovative mental health services through ongoing supportive social work. The Role: Service Coordinators are members of the interdisciplinary team who provide flexible, compassionate, community based services that are designed to promote the stability, recovery, and community reintegration of individuals who experience mental health challenges, histories of homelessness, and may also have challenges around substance use. Service Coordinators function as integral members of Pathways’ Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team which utilizes an interdisciplinary staff to serve a combined caseload of clients and communicates with community partners. Available Position: 2 Location: In person (Windham County VT) Schedule: Full time (35-40 hours per week) Application Requirements: A Cover Letter and Resume are required with your application. Responsibilities: Engage in relationship building/rapport building with clients and provide service from a “Choice” perspective as well as client centered, harm reduction, and strengths based approaches. Provide one to one support and counseling on life skills, housing concerns, and health maintenance, housekeeping, and assisting clients to manage their monies. Assist clients in navigating the housing path including viewing units, assistance with moving in, life skill development, landlord/client disputes, etc. Educate, inform and advocate for clients regarding benefits and entitlements (Social Security, Public Assistance, food stamps, etc.). Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports and complete other program documentation (including case notes, face sheets, statistics, letters, petty cash receipts, etc.). Attendance at the annual All Staff and Programmatic Retreats is an expectation of employment with Pathways Vermont, unless excused by the employee’s manager/HR. Retreats are held on workdays, during normal working hours, and are fully paid. Other Duties as assigned Qualifications: Ability to work within a Housing First, client centered, harm reduction framework. A good understanding of the issues facing persons with mental health challenges or substance use issues, particularly as related to meeting basic needs of food, clothing, shelter and advocacy. Excellent communication, writing, and computer skills Ability to structure time, develop work priorities independently, and meet program expectations with regard to documenting interactions Valid driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle available for work purposes and current automobile insurance required Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds Willingness to self-reflect, learn, and practice new ways of being in relationships Risk and discomfort tolerance Compensation: $20-21/Hour $3000 Hiring Bonus Available *Hiring Bonus will be paid after successful completion of 60 day introductory period 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 Employee Wellness Reimbursement Program Longevity Recognition Rewards Access to a wide variety of Pathways facilitated trainings including Intentional Peer Support 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. Compensation details: 20-21 Hourly Wage PIf22dfad68505-35216-34490061

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