Medical Coverage

Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Spring Lake Ranch’s group health plan. The Ranch will cover up to 90% of the premium costs depending on the level of enrollment. 

Dental Coverage

Dental coverage is offered the Northeast Delta Dental at no cost to eligible employees. The dental-care services offered under this plan include no-cost preventative care. 

Retirement Plan

Employees are eligible to contribute to the retirement plan right away. After six months of employment, Spring Lake Ranch contributes 2% of an employee’s salary and matches up to 3% of an employee’s contributions. Employees are fully vested after 3 years.

Health Savings Account

Spring Lake Ranch offers a Health Savings Account (HSA) for eligible employees who enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan. 

Life Insurance

Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage equal to one times an eligible employees annual salary up to $50,000 is provided at no cost. 

Disability Benefits

The Ranch provides short term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) benefits to eligible employees at no cost. 

Paid Time Off

Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) starts at 15 days per year and goes up depending on position and tenure. 

Parental Leave

Employees are entitled to 12 weeks of partially paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child;  Spring Lake Ranch pays at 60% of their current salary for six weeks; insurance pays at 60% of their current salary for the second six weeks.

Flexible Schedule Options

Spring Lake Ranch is committed to helping employees face the demands of juggling work, family, and personal obligations by offering a number of flexible work arrangements such as flextime, a compressed workweek, and remote work options. 

Community Meals

An employee favorite! All staff are welcome to partake in our delicious, nutritious home-cooked meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

Administrative Assistant

Position Title: Administrative Assistant
Job Classification: Full Time; hourly/non-exempt
Reports to: Director of Operations and Admissions
Hourly Rate: $20

Position Summary: The Administrative Assistant assists with the day-to-day operations by providing friendly, respectful, and professional assistance to residents, families, visitors, and staff. This position communicates and coordinates with departments across the organization and provides support to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

External Coordination:

• Greets and registers families, visitors, and vendors and assists them in connecting with appropriate person(s).
• Coordinates the sale of ranch made products.
• Coordinates resident appointments in close collaboration with Nurse and Resident Care staff.
• Event assistance

IT and Communication Support:

• Answers telephones from 8am-4pm.
• Undertakes copying, various internal communication updates, and organizational projects as needs arise or as requested.
• Assists with communication between Work Program and Main House staff using radio.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes mail and packages daily.
• Oversees Copy Room including photocopier, fax machine, paper shredder.

Administrative Support:

• Supervision of driver which includes maintaining daily and weekly schedule.
• Communicates and coordinates with the Driver to facilitate trips for residents to town, pharmacy pick-ups, errands, etc.
• Maintains an overview of daily schedule and online calendar.
• Daily posting of residents that are off hill.
• Central receiving of daily sweep.
• Uses Electronic Health Record system for uploading and monthly audit reporting out to various departments.
• Assists Admissions department with e-filing new resident paperwork
• Assists TWP clinical staff with resident needs such as insurance changes, claims, etc. as requested.
• Acts as Board of Trustees Clerk and attends quarterly Board Meetings and other Board committees as requested.
• Assists Senior Management with administrative needs.
• Uses online payroll and HR system to access employee information including birthdays and anniversaries.
• Updates resident team’s list weekly.
• Ensures databases are regularly updated and supports in organizing SharePoint folders.
• Maintains office supplies.

COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to the SLR Mission, Vision and Core Values.
• Represent Spring Lake Ranch professionally and positively to others including: families, doctors, therapists, vendors, other providers, employers, volunteer contacts, friends, interns, volunteers, visitors, candidates, the general public, etc.
• Maintain respectful, therapeutic, and supportive relationships with Spring Lake Ranch residents and clients at all times.
• Maintain resident/client privacy by keeping personal information confidential in accordance with federal HIPAA legislation and Spring Lake Ranch policies and procedures.
• Willing to draw upon own personal talents, interests, and passions to develop special programming for the community and develop relationship with individuals.
• Participate in holidays and other Ranch special events throughout the year.
• Attend weekly staff and department meetings and staff development opportunities, meeting the licensing training requirements for position.
• Crisis intervention and assistance as needed.
• Other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in mental health and/or substance abuse recovery is strongly preferred.
• Position will entail physical work consisting of moderate (40 lbs.) lifting, carrying, etc.  This position consists of a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Proven proficient ability to use independent judgment, problem solving skills, organizational ability, interpersonal/mentoring skills, public speaking, and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to dependability, flexibility, and confidentiality.
• Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Office equipment troubleshooting skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to accept supervision, guidance, and feedback.
• Driver’s License and good driving record.

Therapeutic Work Program Social Worker

Position Title: Therapeutic Work Program Social Worker
Job Classification: Full-time; exempt position
Location: Cuttingsville, VT
Reports to: Therapeutic Work Program Director
Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000

Position Summary: This position is hands-on and integrated into the Therapeutic Work Program (TWP) model of Spring Lake Ranch to support residents seeking treatment for mental health and substance abuse issues through their participation in the work program and therapeutic community. The TWP Social Worker works on TWP crews and facilitates and fosters situations that can result in learning opportunities for residents within the TWP and milieu. This role serves as a role model for junior staff on how to guide residents in their healing journey using what they know about the path to assure continued growth and sufficient tools for lifelong success.

THERAPEUTIC WORK PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works side by side with residents and other staff on work crew acting the role of facilitator/guide, counselor, community member.
• Assist residents in developing and implementing a person-centered treatment plan as part of a team which includes individual residents, clinicians, family members, other Spring Lake Ranch staff members, and representatives from community organizations. This includes creating and maintaining organized records of meetings and outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with the TWP Crew Manager and Assistant to support residents in their goals and treatment plans.
• Provide clinical oversight (biopsychosocial assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, discharge planning) and adhere to all governing policies and procedures and timeframes relating to associated documentation.
• Is a member of the crisis response team during evenings and weekends and is part of the related on-call rotation. Provides interventions, crisis/risk screenings and coordinates with RRMC Crisis to assess criteria for in-patient psychiatric admission when necessary.
• Meets with families for initial family visits and functions as primary liaison for all resident family contact.
• Provides person-centered approach to treatment plan both formally and informally depending on resident’s needs.
• Support and mentor residents in the development of daily living skills to include planning for leisure time, building money management, health, nutrition, exercise, safety, work habits, and social skills. Assist resident in the development of work, school, or volunteer positions in accordance with treatment plans.
• Provide SLR staff with guidance and resources on how to best serve residents.
• Collaborate with med room and consulting Psychiatrist regarding any medication issues that arise when working with a resident.
• Facilitate psycho-educational group(s) and lead therapeutic or recreational programs.
• Provide transportation for residents when necessary.
• Attend staff, doctor, and other meetings.
• Assist in provision of coordination of care coverage for Independent Apartment Living clients when IAL case manager is absent.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate and meet regularly with the TWP Director to ensure efficient, professional, and effective delivery of coordination of care services to Spring Lake Ranch residents.
• Collaborate and communicate with other members of the treatment team, and other Spring Lake Ranch staff in a proactive and respectful manner.
• Coordinate responsibilities and coverage with the treatment team, and other SLR staff when absent from work.
• Complete required documentation and keep resident files up to date for residents on caseload.
• Routinely complete assessment of progress (DLA-20) in service of quality assurance and outcomes.
• Complete incident reports within 24 hours for resident injuries, thefts, property damage, physical or sexual assault, major physical plant issues, elopements/AMA discharges, self-injury/suicide attempt, relapse, death, fire, and abuse/neglect/exploitation reports.
• Complete special projects as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• Experience in mental health and/or substance abuse recovery preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Driver’s License and good driving record.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Desire to work outside year-round, in all weather conditions modelling a positive mental attitude and resiliency.
• Ability to use independent judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Strong belief and connection to the community model and ability to collaborate with all members of the community.
• Effective organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain flexible in a dynamic community setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and ongoing commitment to personal growth and improvement.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Program Coordinator