We seek dedicated, caring, and well-rounded team-players for our openings. 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 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.
Our administrative offices are home to an amazing staff of hard-working people.
Current Employment Opportunities
Case Manager
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, salaried/exempt
REPORTS TO: Program Director
SALARY: $41,000 – $45,000
Spring Lake Ranch is looking for a dynamic, collaborative Case Manager to join an accepting, diverse community that embraces shared experience and meaningful work!
The Case Manager is an integral role as the lead staff member of a resident/client’s treatment team. They are responsible for providing services to support wellness, recovery, and independent living by encouraging and training residents in areas of basic living and home management skills, social and employment skills along with supportive counseling, coordination of services, and treatment planning. SLR Case Managers promote community integration and healthy lifestyles.
RESIDENT CARE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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 Action Plans.
- Assist residents in developing and implementing Action Plans 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.
- Provide other SLR staff with guidance and resources on how to best serve residents.
- Support residents in maintaining their prescribed medication regimen in conjunction with appropriate medical personnel. Ensure that all medication administration policies and procedures are adhered to. Complete incident reports for medication errors.
- Facilitate psycho-educational group(s) and lead therapeutic or recreational programs as requested.
- Provide transportation for residents when necessary.
- Attend staff, doctor, and other meetings.
- Function as primary liaison for all resident family contact.
- Assist in provision of case management coverage for Independent Apartment Living clients when IAL case manager is absent.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communicate and meet regularly with the Program Director to ensure efficient, professional, and effective delivery of case management services to Spring Lake Ranch residents.
- Collaborate and communicate with other case managers, other members of the treatment team, and other Spring Lake Ranch staff in a proactive and respectful manner.
- Coordinate responsibilities and coverage with other case managers, 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 in service of quality assurance.
- 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.
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 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:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
- 3 years’ experience in mental health and/or substance abuse recovery required.
- Knowledge and experience of Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Driver’s License and good driving record.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Ability to complete some physical work consisting of moderate lifting and carrying of up to 20 lbs., using stairs, entering client homes and apartments. This position consists of a combination of sitting, standing and walking.
- Ability to use independent judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Effective organization skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain flexible in a dynamic community setting.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with co-workers and other community providers.
- Ability to model resiliency.
- Ability to accept constructive feedback and on-going commitment to personal growth and improvement.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
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.
