Job Description/Duties: We are looking for someone with a passion for
recovery and an unwavering belief in people\'s ability to heal to join
our dedicated team at Gould Farm\'s Boston Area Program. Our
transitional residential program called Fellside serves as a launchpad
for guests as we assist them in setting up their next chapter post-farm
program, including attaining meaningful work, clinical services and
recreational and wellness centered activities. As part of a
tiered-support approach, Fellside\'s Extended Community program provides
ongoing clinical case management to guests throughout their transition.
Supervised by the Clinical/Program Director, and working as part of a
collaborative team, the Residential Advisor (RA) works to support
residents with life skills that foster confidence as they transition
towards community reintegration. The RA works to build on the strengths
of program participants and build community through cooking, arts and
crafts, music, fitness and wellness and recreation activities. The RA
promotes the values and spirit of Gould Farm, actively participates as a
member of the community at meals and other gatherings; maintains open
and honest communications with staff members; and promotes the safety
and well-being of all community members. Responsibilities include:
Organize/lead activities such as potlucks, game night, art activities,
mindfulness exercises, outings, etc. Assist program participants with
menu planning, meal preparation and cleanup; Attend to general
appearance of Fellside by tending to indoor and outdoor house cleaning
and grounds and partnering with program participants and staff in
maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment; Participate and
contribute to the community in ways that bring out individual talents
and strengths; Ensure program participants receive optimal quality of
care and respect; Individual Support for Program Participants: Support
program participants in using their coping skills to tend to their
wellness in person and by phone; Support any extended community members
on respite stays at Fellside; Assist program participants in navigating
public transportation systems or in obtaining driving directions;
provide transportation in emergency situation or in circumstances
authorized by on-call staff; Provide support and encouragement to
program participants with obtaining information from the internet and
other resources to support their progress with achieving their goals;
Provide medication check-ins with program participants as occasionally
needed; assist program participants in obtaining information for
medication questions or concerns; Assist program participants looking
for volunteer and paid work; Administrative and Other Activities:
Provide administrative support through updating electronic health record
documentation; Read and maintain professional documentation of daily
interactions with program participants in log; Overseeing the program\'s
monthly \'Front Porch\' newsletter; Be prepared to pitch in to help
cover the responsibilities of staff when they are absent and respond to
emergencies including use of on-call support; follow through with crisis
plans with on-call staff; Uphold policies and guidelines set by Gould
Farm and the Boston Area Programs; Participate in staff, clinical,
residential, and community meetings and trainings; Qualifications: We
are looking for someone with an interest in the mental health field,
preferably with some experience working in a residential setting, or
human services related fields. Maturity, and excellent written and
verbal communication skills are a must and current driver\'s license
required. Patience, flexibility and a sense of humor needed! Valuable
skill building opportunity for future career in mental health field!
This is a full-time live-in position, in employer provided
substance-free housing on-site.