House Advisor/Crew Leader - Accepting Applications for Fall 2020

Farm Program Assistant

Classification: Full time; hourly/non-exempt position
Reports to: Work Program Director

The Farm Program Assistant assists in the management of the Work Program Farm crew; assisting the Farm Manager in providing meaningful work for people with mental illness and substance abuse challenges as part of the SLR Therapeutic Work Program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

FARM MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the management of the Work Program Farm Crew. Assists Farm Manager  in providing meaningful work for people with mental illness and substance abuse challenges.
• Assists with scheduling/organizing of work program crews for all farm activities.
• Acts as a communication liaison with Ranch community on haying days.
• Assists farmer on all fencing-related work, including but not limited to: fence repair, barbed wire, poly-electric, high tensile, new fence installation, and watering systems for livestock paddocks.
• Ensures the health and well-being of Ranch livestock by following the Farm Manager’s instruction and guidance.
• Help in rotation of livestock through paddock grazing network.

CREW LEADING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Foster resident sense of personal growth, meaningful contribution, and social belonging through positive work crew interactions and experience.
• Ensure safety through worksite hazard management, proper tool/machinery technique, and following of procedures and policies.
• Communicate with residents’ teams regarding concerns observed on crew, including non-attendance.
• Contribute to weekly work program notes (green sheets).
• Balance individual resident needs/challenges with task productivity.
• Encourage/teach new skills and appropriately challenge residents to develop the self-confidence that comes from accomplishing a task.
• Assist co-workers in getting the crew together and starting work on time.
• Cleaning up the work area and putting tools away after each work crew.
• Coordinate and plan with work program leaders to develop projects and work plan.

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 relationships with individuals.
• Participate in holidays and other Ranch special events throughout the year.
• Serve in the Resident Advisor role on the team for up to 2 residents.
• 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:

• Previous experience working on a farm/ranch with livestock is required.
• Desire to work closely with others and participate in a therapeutic community.
• Previous experience supporting mental health and/or substance abuse recovery preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Flexibility, creativity, confidence.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision, as well as extremely collaboratively.
• Driver’s license and good driving record.

To apply:

• Click here to fill out our employment application, and send this with a cover letter indicating your interest and resume to Casey at caseyv@springlakeranch.org, or
• Mail the above materials to 1169 Spring Lake Road, Cuttingsville, VT 05738 or fax to (802) 492-3331.

Assistant Finance Manager

Classification: Full time; exempt position
Reports to: Finance Manager

The Assistant Finance Manager completes employee payroll, bills families for SLR services, fulfills accounts payable and accounts receivable duties, and other responsibilities related to financial operations of Spring Lake Ranch.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate and meet regularly with the Finance Manager to ensure efficiency and efficacy of SLR Finance Office protocols.
• Complete monthly family billing in timely and accurate manner for entire program.
• Complete any/all assigned accounts payable functions.
• Complete any/all assigned accounts receivable functions.
• Share responsibility for employee payroll and ensure that it is done accurately and in manner that meets all deadlines.
• Complete monthly insurance billing and proactively communicate with client/residents’ families as necessary regarding process.
• Administer resident “chore and allowance” system. Ensure it is operating smoothly and efficiently to pay residents proper amounts each week.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Previous bookkeeping, accounting, and financial management experience is required.
• Previous experience completing employee payroll is required.
• Knowledge of financial management and accounting software is required.
• Understanding of therapeutic relationships and previous experience working with a “vulnerable” population is strongly preferred.
• Proven proficient ability to use independent judgment and strong analytical/decision-making skills, verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, team working skills, and organizational skills are required.

To apply:

• Click here to fill out our employment application, and send this with a cover letter indicating your interest and resume to Casey at caseyv@springlakeranch.org, or
• Mail the above materials to 1169 Spring Lake Road, Cuttingsville, VT 05738 or fax to (802) 492-3331.