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. 

Support Staff - Awake, Overnight

AWON (Support Staff – Awake, Overnight)

Classification: Full- or part-time, non-exempt
Reports to: Director of Operations

Hourly Rate: $20.00. Many benefits included.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Support staff will be primary staff during overnights and other times that additional coverage is needed.
Responsibilities include supporting residents (primarily new Ranch residents) during the night in any way they might need assistance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observe and interact with residents throughout the night, maintaining a safe and supportive
  environment at all times when in the role of primary staff. Remain awake and engaged at all times on
  overnight shifts.
• Provide immediate and appropriate intervention in the event of a resident crisis.
• Report significant health, psychiatric or behavioral issues to the resident’s team or on-call person if more immediate need, in accordance with Spring Lake Ranch Protocols.
• Prepare summaries of interactions and objective behavioral observations of residents at the end of shift.
• Train, prepare and oversee residents’ response to nighttime fire drills and ensure the safe evacuation of residents from the house during drills or in the event of a fire.
• Administer medications as needed.
• Complete incident reports within 24 hours for resident situations according to Spring Lake Ranch Policy and Procedure.
• Light housekeeping duties as needed, such as re-stocking the Shell linen closet.
• Administrative duties as assigned.
• Assist with records requests.

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 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.
• Participate in weekend, evening, town trip and on-call duty rotation as needed.
• Crisis intervention and assistance as needed.
• Other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health/human services area preferred.
• Open to flexible schedule and open to work shifts as needed.
• Previous experience in mental health and/or substance abuse recovery required.
• Knowledge and experience of Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to complete some physical work consisting of moderate lifting and carrying of up to 40 lbs, using stairs. This position consists of a combination of sitting, standing and walking.
• Ability to use independent judgment and analytical/decision-making skills.
• Effective organization skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with co-workers and other community
  providers.
• Ability to manage stress (for yourself and others) effectively while maintaining a sense of humor.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and on-going commitment to personal growth and
  improvement.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, overnight shifts will be 9:45pm to 8am, with some flexibility as needed.
• Driver’s License and good driving record.

Outreach Manager

Program Director

Program Director

Classification: Full time; salaried/exempt
Reports to: Executive Director

Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000/year

The Program Director oversees the Work, Recreation, and Clinical departments as part of the full continuum of the resident experience. Primary objectives include effecting the integration of therapeutic goals and treatment into the Work program, devising milestones towards wellness, and ensuring that all departments understand how they contribute to the residents’ therapeutic experience and the mission, vision and standards of Spring Lake Ranch. Must be a strong proponent of experiential milieu therapy.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Provide supervision, mentoring, coaching and performance management for Work Program and Clinical staff.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the Consulting Clinical Supervisor to ensure that clinicians are well supported and actively working toward providing meaningful resident specific experiences on work crew.
• Provide Therapeutic Work Program Managers support in creating work opportunities that are meaningful and individualized to further residents’ goals.
• Supervise the Program Manager to ensure therapeutic activities/recreation are appropriate and well planned.
• Provide administrative oversight including on-going general support and supervision, time-management, conflict resolution, scheduling, evaluation, and professional development, etc. of the Therapeutic Work Program Managers and Clinical team.
• Be an active member of the Leadership team, thinking strategically to move SLR into the position of being the best therapeutic farm-based program in the country.
• In collaboration with the Business Office, support all Managers in developing their respective annual budgets.

Leadership:

• Attend Coordination/Leadership team meetings and participate in committees as needed as the representative of SLR Programs.
• Provide quarterly written reports to the Executive Director for inclusion in Board reports.
• Ensure active communication, coordination, and collaboration between the program departments and all other departments to encourage an environment of efficiency and performance.
• Provide leadership and coordination of monthly Community Meetings.
• Establish guidelines and standards by which the organization’s quality and impact can be evaluated; identifies opportunities for improvement.

 Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate 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.
• Draw upon personal talents, interests, and passions to develop special programming for the community.
• Participate in holidays and other Ranch special events throughout the year when requested.
• Crisis intervention and assistance as needed.
• Other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW.
• Passion for and commitment to experiential therapy in a farm-based therapeutic community with people working towards recovery from mental health and substance abuse conditions.
• 2+ years previous experience managing psychiatric treatment, education, or wilderness therapy programs.
• 2+ years previous supervision, administrative and management experience.
• Experience in organizing and managing groups of people to accomplish a specific task.
• Flexible leadership style; ability to be direct and supportive; ability to act as a leader or in a collegial role with coworkers.
• Interested and able to develop new skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, conflict resolution and presentation skills.

Therapeutic Work Program Social Worker

Therapeutic Work Program Social Worker

Classification: Full time; salaried/exempt
Reports to: Program Director

Salary Range:

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 provides individual therapy and case management and guides the work crews in fostering opportunities for growth. 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.

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 external consultants/providers. 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.
• Works side by side on crew with residents and staff 5 to 10 hours a week.
• Serves as 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.
• Supports and mentors 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.
• Provides wraparound case-management services including but not limited to assistance with general organization, insurance switchovers, applications for SSDI/SSI, discharge planning, etc.
• Collaborates with med room and consulting Psychiatrist regarding any medication issues that arise when working with a resident.
• Facilitates psycho-educational group(s) and lead therapeutic or recreational programs.
• Attends 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 assessments s including DLA-20 and PROMIS-29in service of quality assurance and outcomes.
• Complete special projects as requested.

COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate 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 training requirements for position.
• Participation in weekends, holiday rotation, and on-call as needed.
• Crisis intervention and assistance as needed.
• Other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• LICSW or Master’s degree in clinical social work preferred.  Consideration for degrees in related fields.
• 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 on-going commitment to personal growth and improvement.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

BENEFITS:

• Monday-Friday regular schedule (with after hours and weekend responsibilities).
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance; premiums paid 100% by Spring Lake Ranch after first year.
• Life insurance; premium paid 100% by Spring Lake Ranch after first year.
• Paid time off.
• Employer contributions to retirement plan after six months.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Development Manager

Development Manager

Classification: Full time; permanent senior management
Reports to: Executive Director

Salary Range: $60,000-75,000/year

POSITION SUMMARY:

POSITION SUMMARY:  Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Manager will work with the SLR leadership team, Board Development Committee, contracted and volunteer partners to promote a culture of philanthropy within the organization.  The Development Manager solidifies connections with existing donors, and diversifies SLR’s donor base, while working closely with others to secure funding for current and new initiatives including spearheading capital campaigns.

ABOUT SPRING LAKE RANCH:

SLR is a unique farm and work-based therapeutic community for adults with mental health and often co-occurring addiction issues. Nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont, SLR is entering an exciting chapter of expansion, well supported by a committed base of loyal donors, alumni families and dedicated, passionate staff. As a residential community, staff participate in daily community life including meals, events and holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all aspects of fundraising, Annual Appeals, donor acquisition initiatives, special events, major gift solicitation, memorial donations, bequests, and planned gifts.
• Co- lead the 2024-2027 planned capital campaign along with the Executive Director.
• Provide supervision to the Assistant Manager of Communications & Development including the coordination of special events to raise awareness expand donor base and generate funding. Review and maintain accurate job description, set goals and conduct an annual performance review.
• Grow and develop SLR’s planned giving programs.
• the Board Development Committee.
• Assist Executive Director in efforts to maintain contact and connection with a growing circle of major donors.
• Manage grant writing and identification of new grant opportunities.
• Contribute to annual report and collaborate on the design and distribution of biannual newsletter.
• Maintain Donor Perfect database to optimize donor cultivation and solicitation.
• Work with board chair to get 100% donor participation from SLR trustees and membership.
• Oversee the consolidation of checks, creation of electronic copies, and creation of deposit reports.
• Generate monthly fundraising reports for the business office, as well as custom reports as directed by the Executive Director.
• Participate in and activities.
• Participate in the Ranch mentorship program for residents.
• Other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Comprehensive management skills and development experience are required, ideally including short and long-term planning, capital campaign planning and execution, guiding and motivating co-workers and board members, and strong oral and written communication skills.
• The position requires demonstrated experience in managing and implementing a comprehensive fund development program and producing charitable contributions.
• Knowledge and experience in the following areas are required: the nature and dimensions of philanthropy (especially in healthcare.), ethics, motivations for giving and volunteering, research and cultivation practices, standard fundraising techniques including face-to-face solicitation, proposal and grant writing, special events, telephone solicitation, and direct mail.
• Knowledge and experience in development office functions including gift processing, creating prospect and donor histories, and fundraising reporting is expected.
• Proficiency in computer systems and development software.
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and a minimum of 3 years fundraising experience in a professional position.
• Baseline certification in fund raising preferred.
• Competitive salary, flexible hours, opportunity to work remote at times.
• Five weeks paid time off, family leave options.
• Health Insurance with premiums paid by Spring Lake Ranch dependent on the plan.
• Dental, and Vision insurances: premiums paid 100% by Spring Lake Ranch.
• Life and Short and Long-Term disability insurance: premiums paid 100% by Spring Lake Ranch.
• Employer contributions to retirement account after first six-months.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development financial support.

To Apply: