ACT Team Service Coordinator - Bennington County - Now Hiring

The Company: Pathways Vermont provides community-based mental health services and collaborative learning that centers people as the experts of their own lives. We strengthen our communities and the system of care by elevating the voices of lived experience.

Pathways Vermont is committed to a diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people interested in providing supportive social services to Vermonters including people with military experience, individuals with disabilities, and people of color.

Engage in relationship building/rapport building with clients and provide service from a “Choice” perspective as well as client centered, harm reduction, and strengths-based 

approaches. 

Provide one to one support and counseling on life skills, housing concerns, and health maintenance, housekeeping, and assisting clients to manage their monies.

Assist clients in navigating the housing path including viewing units, assistance with moving in, life skill development, landlord/client disputes, etc. 

Educate, inform, and advocate for clients regarding benefits and entitlements (Social Security, Public Assistance, food stamps, etc.). 

Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports and complete other program documentation (including case notes, face sheets, statistics, letters, petty cash receipts, etc.). 

Attendance at the annual All Staff and Programmatic Retreats is an expectation of employment with Pathways Vermont, unless excused by the employee’s manager/HR. Retreats are held on workdays, during normal working hours, and are fully paid. 

Other Duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

Ability to work within a client centered, harm reduction framework. A good understanding of the issues facing persons with mental health challenges or substance use issues, particularly as related to meeting basic needs of food, clothing, shelter and advocacy. 

Excellent communication, writing, and computer skills 

Ability to structure time, develop work priorities independently, and meet program 

expectations regarding documenting interactions. 

Valid driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle available for work purposes and current automobile insurance required. 

Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds. 

Willingness to self-reflect, learn, and practice new ways of being in relationships 

Risk and discomfort tolerance 

Compensation: 

 $20-21 per hour 

$2000 Hiring Bonus Available

Benefits: 

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Long Term Disability/Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (accrual of 210 hours per year to start)

9 Paid Holidays Annually

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Longevity Recognition Rewards

Access to a wide variety of Pathways facilitated trainings including Intentional Peer Support