Classification: Full time; temporary; hourly/non-exempt position
Reports to: Assistant Program Manager

Hourly Rate: $13.58. Many benefits included.

Program Coordinators serve as mentors to help residents of Spring Lake Ranch in their recovery of esteem, direction, and well-being. Program Coordinators participate in the Spring Lake Ranch community, working and playing alongside residents on crew, in housing, and in recreational activities. Program Coordinators help residents through daily frustrations, and model a healthy, stable lifestyle.

Program Coordinators are encouraged to live, at no additional cost, in a room in a resident house here at Spring Lake Ranch. 3 meals a day and all utilities are included.

On crew, PCs can expect to:

• Work on Farm: Caring for the farm animals, moving fencing, making things out of animal fibers, haying in the summer
• Work on Gardens: Working in the garden, cooking and baking in the People’s Kitchen making food for the community, sewing, repairing, and creating in the sewing room
• Work on Woods: Chopping wood, pressing apple cider, doing wood hauls, helping with ranch landscaping, clearing trails, maple sugaring
• Work on Shop: Building furniture, doing space renovations, some mechanics.

Program Coordinators also plan and participate in a variety of fun recreational activities and trips. During scheduled shifts on weekends and in evenings they are responsible for:

• Running fun activities throughout the day
• Doing dishes with residents after meals
• Driving residents to work, appointments, and elsewhere as needed
• Participating in writing weekend notes
• Med room duties as assigned

In housing they are responsible for:

• Running at least one house program for the residents living in their area each month
• Running weekly house meetings
• Doing weekly room checks for each resident in their area
• Being on call some evenings

Program Coordinators are always expected to:

• Work with Spring Lake Ranch residents, be there for them
• Provide necessary information to clinicians
• Engage in the community whenever possible

Benefits include:

• Fully covered healthcare provided by the Ranch
• Paid time off
• Free housing and all meals
• Use of all our facilities and equipment, including but not limited to: our pottery and art studios, gym, miles of curated trails, lake, canoes and paddle boards, cross-country skis and snowshoes, ice skates, musical instruments, etc.

Qualifications:

Education: Degree related to mental health

Experience:

• 6 months in a therapeutic environment
• Demonstrated ability to create and run programming

Qualities we like:

• Excitement to handle any situation that comes their way.
• Experience working outdoors and in the mental health field.
• Any experience farming, working off the land, crafting, cooking, or doing carpentry.
• The ability to teach something – from music to tai chi.

Applicants who do not meet the requirements but feel they would be a perfect fit for the community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Scheduling may include:

• Crew 3-4 days a week
• 1-2 weekend shifts per week
• 1 evening per week

To apply:

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