Household Supporter

Job Description

Job Description

Heartbeet Lifesharing - Hardwick, VT 

Heartbeet Lifesharing is a licensed non-profit licensed therapeutic community residence for individuals with developmental disabilities located in Hardwick, Vermont. In addition, Heartbeet is also a vibrant Camphill community that interweaves the social and agricultural realms and is fully dedicated to the healing and renewing of our society and the earth. Community members live and work together, in beautiful extended family households, forming a mutually supportive environment that enables each individual to discover and develop their unique abilities and potential. Come see what puts the HEART in Heartbeet today!

Position Available

Title: Household Supporter

Job Description

Heartbeet Lifesharing is looking for both Part-Time and Full-Time Household Supporters to assist adults with developmental disabilities with their day to day life skills and activities, while supporting individuals to achieve their identified person-centered goals, and helping with various practical and administrative household needs. The ideal candidate is someone who is joyful, humorous, caring, organized, and has a great love for being outside on our land and farm, accompanying outings, and building lasting friendships. 

In your role as a Household Supporter you will be in regular communication with the Householder. The Household Supporter is responsible for supporting the Householders to help in creating a health-enhancing environment where everyone is recognized for their unique contributions.

Roles & Responsibilities - Direct Support

Assist the individual (s) in all aspects of life with daily, weekly, and seasonal rhythms including:

• Supporting individual (s) with hygiene, brushing and flossing teeth, and washing hands
• Supporting individual (s) with the bathroom and toileting
• Supporting individual (s) with keeping room generally tidy and with weekly room cleaning
• Supporting individual (s) in processing information that pertains to their daily life
• Supporting individual (s) engaging in socially appropriate interactions
• Supporting individual (s) developing meaningful relationships
• Supporting household activities as guided by the householder and the house schedule including meal preparation and clean up, evening social activities, and celebration of festivals, events, and birthdays
• Cleaning duties throughout the household

Roles & Responsibilities - Household Support

Assist the House and Householder with responsibilities including:

• Cooking meals as scheduled and per dietary guidelines
  
• Following guidance of householders, striving to meet the individual needs of household members, caring for the general social mood of the household, and engaging household members to the fullest extent possible
• Participating in weekly household meetings if scheduling permits
• Taking responsibility by asking questions about Heartbeet’s policies, protocols, and cultural life in order to be most effective
• Sharing your interests is a valuable contribution - whether that be reading a book aloud, practicing a musical instrument, sketching, or a craft

Roles & Responsibilities - Health and Safety 

Ensure well-being and safety of staff and Friends by being knowledgeable of, and consistently adhering to, relevant Vermont TCR (Therapeutic Community Residence) regulations, including:

• Ensuring that homes are clean and safe and provide recommendations concerning repairs, maintenance, renovations or improvements as appropriate
• In cooperation with the Director of Licensing and Compliance, supporting investigations of any home-based accidents and ensuring completion of incident reports as required
• Ensuring that the Heartbeet Health and Safety Policies and Procedures are effectively implemented in the home

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

The ideal candidate will have experience working with others, along with:

• Excellent verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Self motivated and driven with the ability to organize and complete tasks
• Willingness to accept supervision, coaching, and guidance from others
• Passionate to work with individuals with differing levels of abilities and needs
• Positive attitude and excitement to join a mission-driven organization
• Reliable and able to adapt to changing conditions
• Direct experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities (preferred but not required)
  

Qualifications

• 18+ Years of Age
• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License
• I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification 
• Must pass required Background Checks for position
  

Benefits

Full-Time Benefits available for employees that maintain 40 Hours per Week. Part-Time Benefits available for employees that maintain 20+ Hours per Week (or 40 hours every other week). Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus that is distributed as quarterly payments in January/April/July/October
• Option to enroll in a Simple IRA Plan with a 3% Employer Match

Please include a Resume and Cover Letter with your application.

Reports To: Householder

Hours / Job Type

Part-Time / Full-Time: 20-40 Hours/Week

Weekends: Preferred

Job Location: In Office

Compensation: $22/Hour

Heartbeet Lifesharing actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates and welcomes people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, gender identities, religions, ages, and sexual orientations to apply; as an EOE/AA employer, Heartbeet Lifesharing will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.