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Careers

"At Spring Lake Ranch, you can see others grow, grow with them, and learn to care for others in a way never imagined. The organization prioritizes employee and resident satisfaction, and will assist any employee in reaching their goals. My experience was nothing short of life-changing and constantly educational."

Former SLR Employee

Spring Lake Ranch thrives when its community is full of dedicated, diverse, and passionate team-players committed to its mission of empowering individuals to heal and grow. We believe that recovery occurs in the context of relationships lived with compassion, acceptance, respect, authenticity, mutuality, and shared work and play.  

We are looking for people that share our values of hope, empowerment, connection to the natural environment, and community to join our team.  Pay and benefits at Spring Lake Ranch are competitive and many intangible rewards of working here include homemade meals (often sourced right from our gardens and pastures), access to the pristine Spring Lake and hiking trails right outside your door, a whole host of friendly farm animals, and a community of collegial and supportive coworkers, all nestled in 700 acres of the beautiful Green Mountains.

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Benefits

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.

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 who are birth mothers, spouses or civil union partners of birth mothers, or adoptive parents, will receive 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
Each week of paid parental leave is compensated at 100 percent of the employee’s regular, straight-time weekly pay. Paid parental leave will be paid on a biweekly basis on regular scheduled pay dates.
Paid parental leave taken under this policy will run concurrently with leave under the FMLA; any leave taken under this policy will be counted toward the 12 weeks of available FMLA leave per a 12-month period.
Spring Lake Ranch will maintain all benefits for employees during the paid parental leave period just as if they were taking any other company paid leave such as paid time off.
An employee who takes paid parental leave that does not qualify for FMLA leave will be afforded the same level of job protection for the period of time that the employee is on paid parental leave as if the employee were on FMLA-qualifying leave.

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. 

Current Employment Opportunities

Clinician (MSW)

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 Clinician 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 and facilitating the treatment plan review meeting.
  • Provide clinical oversight (biopsychosocial assessment treatment planning, individual and group therapy, discharge/transition planning.)
  • Work collaboratively with the TWP Crew Manager and Assistant to support residents in their goals and treatment plans.
  • Work side-by-side on crew with residents and staff 5 to 10 hours a week.
  • Serve 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 and Crisis to assess criteria for in-patient psychiatric admission when necessary.
  • Meet with families for initial family visits and functions as primary liaison for all residents family contact.
  • 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.
  • Provide wraparound case-management services including but not limited to assistance with general organization, insurance switchovers, applications for SSDI/SSI, discharge planning, etc.
  • Collaborate with med room and consulting Psychiatrist regarding any medication issues that arise when working with a resident.
  • Attend staff, doctor, and other meetings.
  • Assist 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 including DLA-20 in 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 an develop relationship with individuals.
  • Participate with holidays and other Ranch special events throughout they year.
  • Attend weekly staff and department meetings and staff development opportunities, meeting the training requirements for position.
  • Participate in weekends, holiday rotation, and on-call as needed.
  • Crisis intervention and assistance as needed.
  • Other duties as requested.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in clinical social work or a related field required. Licensure preferred.
  • Experience in mental health and / or substance abuse recovery preferred
  • Knowledge and experience of Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Valid driving license and good driving record.

Preferred Skills:

  • MSW
  • Desire to work outside year-round, in all weather conditions modeling 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Healthcare setting:

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient

Medical specialties:

  • Addiction Medicine
  • Psychiatry

Patient demographics:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults

Experience:

  • Social work: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

  • Ability to Relocate: Cuttingsville, VT 05738: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Woods Crew Assistant

Overview
The Woods Crew Assistant supports the Woods Crew Manager in leading and coordinating programming within the Therapeutic Work Program. This position offers meaningful year-round work for individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. Programming includes assisting in firewood production, maple syrup making, landscaping, cider production, and property maintenance, while also serving as a mentor and collaborating with the treatment team to support residents in reaching their personal goals.

Responsibilities

  • Assist woods crew manager in planning, coordinating, and occasionally leading Woods Crew programming, including firewood production, maple syrup making, landscaping, trail maintenance, and cider production. Learning the maple syrup operation and developing skills in boiling sap is required.
  • Serve as a member of the treatment team for woods crew residents and collaborate with the team on treatment planning and facilitation of residents achieving their goals
  • Assist other areas of the Work Program in special and seasonal projects (e.g. cider-pressing, haying, etc.).
  • Train crew members and residents on safety guidelines and proper use of woods tools, ensuring compliance and safe work environments
  • Communicate concerns and observations to resident’s teams
  • Participate in weekly progress notes for residents on Woods crew.
  • Participate in Friday night outings rotation and serve on a Holiday Committee (planning & coverage) rotation.
  • Attend daily morning meeting, weekly Work Program meeting, and staff meetings.
  • Attend trainings and other staff development opportunities as requested.
  • Serve as a mentor for up to 2 residents at any given time. Attend monthly team meetings for mentees.
  • Other responsibilities 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 relationships with individuals.
  • Participate in holidays and other SLR special events throughout the year.
  • Attend staff and department meetings and staff development opportunities, meeting the licensing training requirements for position.

Skills

  • Knowledge and experience with all aspects of woods crew work.
  • Have aptitude for forestry.
  • Ability and patience to teach others wood processing.
  • Strong creative problem-solving and leadership skills
  • Experience in organizing groups of people to accomplish specific and separate tasks.
  • Ability to set appropriate boundaries.
  • Effective collaborative, interpersonal, organizational and conflict resolution skills.
  • Flexibility, patience, reliability, sense of humor in the face of changing circumstances.
  • Ability to complete physical work consisting of moderate (20-50 lbs.) lifting, carrying, etc.
  • This position consists of a combination of sitting, bending, standing, kneeling, and walking. Work is both indoor and outdoor during all seasons and includes driving a manual Navy Truck on unpaved roads.
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
  • Prior chainsaw operating and maintenance experience preferred. Would need to become proficient in chainsaw use, maintenance, and sharpening upon hiring

Housekeeper

Overview:

Our housekeeper takes pride in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness for all resident and administrative buildings on Spring Lake Ranch property including Main House, Annex, resident houses, and commercial kitchen. They have primary responsibility for ordering cleaning, laundry and other supplies/products necessary for housekeeping needs. They report to the Facilities Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Meet with the Facilities Administrative Coordinator regularly for project assignments, prioritization, and progress while maintaining flexibility to shift to take on other project needs as they arise.
  • Complete tasks as requested by the Logistics Manager.
  • Ensure daily cleanliness of Main House and Annex.
  • Oversee resident room cleanliness and provide reminders and training to staff and residents during house cleaning.
  • Work with other staff to assist residents with specific hygiene issues related to room care.
  • Provide orientation to housekeeping methods and procedures for new staff.
  • Complete monthly/routine maintenance procedures.
  • Oversee and schedule major household cleaning such as carpet shampooing, window washing, and wall washing.
  • Provide upkeep and maintenance of Main House laundry room and wash SLR (Spring Lake Ranch) common laundry.
  • Provide for upkeep of coat/boot room.
  • Clean heat pump heads, humidifiers, and fans.
  • Set clocks in Main House and Annex.
  • Work with the maintenance staff and oversee care/condition of Ranch furniture.
  • Complete routine room inspections.
  • Complete transitional room & apartment cleanings for residents and staff in a timely manner, and according to admission needs.
  • Assist with resident and physical establishment emergencies if needed/requested.
  • Ensure that proper preparation, safety, follow-through, and clean up/put away on projects are accomplished.
  • Plan ahead, communicate and place orders necessary for completion of housekeeping needs.
  • Order supplies and replace stock as needed including linen/bedding supplies, etc.
  • Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained.
  • Maintain cleanliness of desk areas, supply closets, storage areas, and attics.
  • Serve on committees as requested.
  • Other duties as assigned/requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • HS diploma or GED
  • Desire to work in a therapeutic community
  • Knowledge of cleaning procedures, products, and applications
  • Desire to work closely with others
  • Good teamwork skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to lift 45 pounds
  • Flexibility is A MUST; especially willingness to shift projects, time, focus, methods, or priorities as requested
  • Ability to work independently

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person- Cuttingsville, VT 05738: Relocate before starting work (Required)

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To Apply

Click here to fill out an application for employment. Send the completed application, your resume, and a cover letter indicating your interest to Jennifer at JenniferP@springlakeranch.org. You can also mail your application materials to 1169 Spring Lake Road, Cuttingsville, VT 05738, or fax to (802) 492-3331. 

Please reach out if you are interested in a clinical internship at Spring Lake Ranch.

 

Spring Lake Ranch provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, place of birth, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, health coverage status, genetic information, military or veteran status, crime victim status, HIV status, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

COVID-19 Procedure Updates

Spring Lake Ranch has made the decision to require all staff and residents to be vaccinated against covid-19 for the safety of the community. When necessary, we wear masks and socially distance.

These general guidelines are subject to change based on current guidelines. Human Resources will provide the most updated COVID procedures before a prospective employee visits.

CARF Accredited: Spring Lake Ranch programs are CARF accredited. The CARF accreditation signals our commitment to continually improving services, encouraging feedback, and serving the community.

Spring Lake Ranch is a member of the American Residential Treatment Association (ARTA). ARTA members are dedicated to providing extraordinary care to adults with mental illness.