Careers

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.

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 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 after one year of employment.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Job description:

The TLP Care Manager works both independently and as part of the Transitional Living programs team to provide structured, person-centered case management and life skills coaching to residents transitioning to greater independence. Care Managers serve as core members of each resident’s team, offering support and training in areas such as basic living skills, home management, social and employment readiness, and coordination of care. Care Managers also support treatment planning, promote healthy lifestyles, and foster integration into the broader community. They collaborate closely with internal staff, external providers, and family members to ensure continuity of care.

RESIDENT CARE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct weekly check-ins with residents to provide individualized support in developing independent living skills, including time management, budgeting, cooking and meal prep, transportation, and personal hygiene.
• Support residents in establishing and maintaining a connection to outpatient providers as needed.
• Monitor residents’ progress as they take on greater independence through employment, volunteering, or educational pursuits.
• Organize and facilitate monthly team meetings for TLP residents to track progress and set goals.
• Document individual/team meetings, treatment plans, and discharge summaries within EHR.
• Apply interpersonal skills including flexibility, empathy, patience, effective communication, careful listening, limit setting, and firm personal boundaries.
• Collaborate closely with residents’ treatment teams to identify and meet evolving needs.
• Communicate with Transitions Manager on a regular basis regarding programming, observations, household issues, and any concerns.
• Track and document resident participation in engagement activities, providing constructive feedback and structured coaching to support growth.
• Lead or co-facilitate life skills or transition-related groups.
• Provide transportation and accompaniment to appointments and community-based activities as appropriate.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the EHR, including weekly case management notes, treatment plans, and communications with external providers.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and SLR policies for recordkeeping and confidentiality.
• Complete incident reports and critical updates within required timelines.
• Collaborate with the Transitions Manager and other care managers to ensure seamless communication and coverage.
• Participate in internal quality improvement processes and case review meetings.

COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent Spring Lake Ranch and the TLP program with professionalism in all community partnerships and provider relationships.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding and commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of Spring Lake Ranch.
• Foster a supportive, empowering environment grounded in mutual respect, hope, and personal growth.
• Complete training in the medication room to help with coverage when needed.
• Participate in holiday events, community gatherings, and scheduled programming at the Ranch and in Rutland including the holiday rotation.
• Maintain strong boundaries and therapeutic relationships with residents while promoting autonomy.
• Engage in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development.
• Other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field preferred (social work, psychology, etc.).
• Previous experience in mental health and/or substance abuse recovery required.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills with an emphasis on empowerment and motivational interviewing.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technology.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Ability to model independence, organization, and wellness habits.
• Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed care and person-centered planning.
• Experience coordinating with community providers (vocational, housing, clinical).
• Ability to work independently while maintaining collaborative communication with a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility and creativity in dynamic residential and community-based settings.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Date posted: January 30, 2026

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Job description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Oversee and facilitate the SLR response to health care needs of the residents under the direction of and in collaboration with the Prescriber/Psychiatric Prescriber and/or other medical practitioners involved in the care of residents in the Cuttingsville location of Spring Lake Ranch. Ensure compliance with licensing requirements for nursing services for Therapeutic Community Residences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

Licensing/Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the licensing/CARF accreditation requirements for nursing services for Therapeutic Community Residences.
• Maintain resident privacy by keeping private information confidential in accordance with federal HIPAA legislation, federal confidentiality laws governing alcohol and drug information as specified in 42CFR, State of Vermont confidentiality laws, and Spring Lake Ranch policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain nursing care plans in compliance with licensing regulations.
• Oversight of infection control policies and procedures

Medication Administration

• Oversee and carry out medical orders for residents given by the Prescriber/Psychiatric Prescriber and other medical practitioners.
• Train and certify non-medical staff in medication administration.
• Maintain coverage schedule for the med room, coordinate vacation and time off coverage.
• Serve as liaison with pharmacy and ensure that medications are ordered and made available in a timely manner.
• Check accuracy of pharmacy MOTs (Medicine On Time).
• Ensure that controlled medication counts are being done as appropriate and determine the source of any errors or differences. Oversee and update EMR documentation of medications.

Resident Care

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date resident medical records.
• Collaborate closely with Admissions, complete nursing intake assessments and medication system set-up for new residents.
• Communicate and collaborate with families as needed.
• Ascertain necessity and oversee arrangements for medical care of residents and clients.
• Provide nursing assessments regarding resident and client physical fitness to participate in the Work Program.
• Maintain close communication with a resident’s treatment team regarding resident medical status.

Med Room Management

• Review and update Med Room Policies and Procedures document.
• Supervision of Dietician and Med Assistant.
• Create and maintain a professional med room environment where staff know that safety, service, compassion, competence, cleanliness and order, and other high nursing values are manifest ongoing.
• Oversee and organize the med room for efficient use by trained non-medical staff to administer medications.
• Provide nursing education on resident care and med room practices toward excellent safety and treatment for residents and confidence for staff.

General Nursing Services

• Provide and coordinate routine and emergent medical care.
• Oversee SLR communication with outside providers including lab, UA company, and others as needed.
• Assess and analyze lab values.
• Provide periodic wellness seminars for residents.
• Make health/wellness related announcements to residents and staff.
• Conduct trainings and drills per CARF requirements.
• Attend trainings and other professional development opportunities as appropriate.
• Provide “on-call” for nursing services.

COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to the SLR mission, vision, and core values.
• Maintains respectful, therapeutic, and supportive relationships with Spring Lake residents at all times.
• Demonstrates willingness to draw upon own personal talents, interests, and passions to develop special programming for the community and develop relationships with individuals.
• Participates in holidays and other Ranch special events throughout the year.
• Attends weekly staff meetings and staff development opportunities, meeting the licensing training requirements for position.
• Engages in crisis intervention and assistance as needed.
• Performs other appropriate duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed as an RN by the State of Vermont.
• Ability to work closely and respectfully with others.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Flexibility.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision/direction.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person

Pay: $65,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Job description:

Position Summary:

The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor supports residents of the Transitional Living Program in developing and pursuing individualized goals related to employment, education, volunteerism, and community engagement. Through assessment, planning, and direct support, the Counselor helps residents explore vocational pathways and gain confidence, skills, and experience necessary for sustainable independence. This role works in close collaboration with the Transitions Manager and the broader treatment team to ensure vocational services are fully integrated into each resident’s recovery and transition plan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assessment and Planning:

• Conduct individualized vocational assessments for all TLP residents upon program entry or referral.
• Collaborate with each resident to identify strengths, interests, and areas of growth related to work, education, and community engagement.
• Develop personalized vocational plans that are integrated into broader treatment and transition goals in collaboration with the Transitions Manager and clinical team.

Follow-Up Support:

• Provide regular follow-up meetings with residents (minimum monthly, maximum weekly, based on need).
• Monitor progress toward vocational goals, providing job coaching, visits to job sites and adapting plans as appropriate.
• Serve as a consistent, supportive resource throughout each resident’s vocational journey.

Education, Employment, and Community Engagement:

• Provide guidance and support with job searches, resume building, applications, and interview preparation.
• Coordinate opportunities for job shadowing, volunteering, or skill-building placements in the greater community, building relationships with local employers, educational institutions, and service organizations.
• Support residents exploring or enrolling in educational opportunities, such as community college or certifications.
• Facilitate groups related to career readiness, life skills, and workplace etiquette.

Collaboration and Documentation:

• Maintain active communication and collaboration with the resident’s treatment team, including the Transitions Manager, to ensure vocational services align with each resident’s overall care plan.
• Participate in resident team meetings, case reviews, and discharge planning discussions as appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison to external providers and community partners involved in a resident’s vocational support.
• Document assessments, follow-up sessions, and progress notes in accordance with program protocols.
• Track vocational activity to support program evaluation, outcome measurement, and continuous improvement.

Community:

• Represent Spring Lake Ranch and the TLP program with professionalism in all community partnerships and provider relationships.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding and commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of Spring Lake Ranch.
• Foster a supportive, empowering environment grounded in mutual respect, hope, and personal growth.
• Complete training in the medication room to help with coverage when needed.
• Participate in holiday events, community gatherings, and scheduled programming at the Ranch and in Rutland.
• Maintain strong boundaries and therapeutic relationships with residents while promoting autonomy.
• Engage in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development.
• Participate in holiday rotation.
• Other duties as requested.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting individuals with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring challenges in a vocational or educational setting.
• Knowledge of strengths-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered approaches.
• Familiarity with local employment, education, and vocational resources or willingness to build these relationships through community outreach and networking.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Comfort working in a dynamic and evolving program structure that emphasizes team-based collaboration.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Program Coordinators provide live-in support, structure, and guidance to residents through informal contact, house activities, and work crew activities to create a positive environment and comfortable home-like atmosphere. They are role models for clients/residents on developing and living a healthy, full life.

JOB TYPE: Full-time

EXPECTED HOURS: 40 per week

BASE PAY: $15 / hour + housing and benefits

WORK LOCATION: In person

ABOUT SPRING LAKE RANCH:

Nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont on beautiful Spring Lake, Spring Lake Ranch is a farm-based residential program for adults struggling with mental health and often co-occurring substance abuse issues. Through community, work and play, we help our residents find hope, meaning and purpose while learning how to manage their lives on a daily basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Provide live-in support, structure, and guidance to residents through informal contact and house activities to create a positive environment and comfortable sober home-like atmosphere.
• Assume various roles such as mentor, guide, and advocate to support the recovery, well-being, and community experience for residents.
• Assist the residents in the house with creating, shaping, and attaining their goals.
• Develop/apply interpersonal skills on on-going basis including flexibility, empathy, patience, effective communication, careful listening, limit setting, and firm personal boundaries.
• Assist residents with housecleaning and bedroom cleaning.
  On-call overnight coverage in the house up to five nights a week.
• Help with urgent emotional support and crisis intervention as needed.
• Work evenings and drive “Friday Fun” as assigned.
• Wash dishes when scheduled.
• Initiate activities, games, and conversation with residents on weekends and evenings.
• Support and collaborate with the staff person who is doing med administration by proactively finding individuals who are late for meds, including those who must be awoken.
• Provide transportation for Work Program, recreational activities, house outings, emergencies, etc. as needed.
• As part of an advising team for several residents in your house, support the clinician in the development and implementation of “action plans” to guide residents’ experience and attainment of recovery goals during Ranch stay.
• Attend monthly team meetings.
• Communicate frequently with your residents, their clinician and supervisor.
• 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’ treatment teams regarding concerns observed on crew.
• Contribute to weekly work program notes.
• 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.
• Clean up the work area and put tools away after each work crew.
• Coordinate and plan with work program leaders to develop projects and work plan.
• Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to the SLR Mission, Vision and Core Values.
• Maintain respectful, therapeutic, and supportive relationships with Spring Lake Ranch 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 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.
• 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:

• Desire to live and work in a diverse community setting.
• Ability to establish and maintain firm personal/professional boundaries in a therapeutic community setting.
• Previous experience in mental health and/or substance abuse recovery preferred.
• Ability to participate in physical work and physical activity in all possible outdoor weather conditions, activities may include outdoor work/active games/sports and moderate lifting/carrying of up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to accept supervision, feedback, and constructive criticism.
• Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility.
• Respect for others, compassion, patience.
• Willingness to learn and to try new things.Good judgment, responsibility, dependability.
• Enthusiasm, energy, initiative.
• Limit-setting and conflict resolution skills.
• Driver’s license and good driving record.

BENEFITS:

• FREE farm to table meals
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance (premium 100% paid by Spring Lake Ranch)
• Vision insurance (premium 100% paid by Spring Lake Ranch)
• Health insurance (premium 100% paid by Spring Lake Ranch)
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Use of all amenities of 700-acre farm in Vermont

SCHEDULE:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

These experiences look different for many. We’re open to learning your needs for this aspect of your education and talking about how we might partner with you to fulfill these expectations. Please reach out to Jennifer in Human Resources via the contact information below to begin the conversation. We look forward to hearing from you.