The Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program is accepting new guests. Call us at 802-735-7890

The Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program is accepting new guests. Call us at 802-735-7890

The Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program is open and accepting new guests. Call us at 802-735-7890.

The Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program is accepting new guests. Call us at 802-735-7890


Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities
Recovery Assistant
We are looking for a full-time Addiction Recovery Assistant to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!
The Divided Sky Foundation is an abstinence-based 12 Step residential recovery program located in Ludlow, Vermont. Our mission is to provide educational and introspective programming to foster a sober and productive foundation for individuals affected by addiction. By offering a diverse collection of strategies and approaches to recovery – anchored in the 12 Steps, emotional sobriety, and mindfulness – we will support individuals to construct and utilize the tools necessary to thrive in long-term recovery.
General Description
The Recovery Assistant serves as a personal guide and liaison for individuals in recovery from addictions at the Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program. The Recovery Assistant’s primary role is to facilitate and monitor daily routines of residential programming and living. The duties include providing emotional support and a safe environment for individuals in our community, supporting the rest of the team through participation in our processes and systems, keeping up with the cleanliness of the facility, and otherwise providing boots on the ground support as needed in our 24/7 program. They should set an example of a strong recovery with an ability to empathize and perform stable boundaries. This is a boots-on-the-ground and fast-paced job that requires a great deal of time on your feet, climbing stairs, and moving around the facility.
Accountabilities
Provide oversight to guests during housekeeping, meal service, and daily activities.
Provide a complete and comprehensive orientation for new guests to rules, handbook, expectations, programming, and areas needed for assistance within the first 48 hours.
Support guests in their departures following discharge protocols.
Complete all forms for departure for all guests and supervise and assist with gathering their belongings.
Organize and facilitate specific recreation, physical fitness, and appropriate leisure activities for both inside and outside of the facility.
Supervise guests during off-property events, activities, or volunteer work.
Assist guests in crisis situations involving social, emotional, health, and other problems.
Administer Urine Analysis (UA); accurately complete information in the system.
With experience and training, co-facilitate educational groups and recovery programming.
Conduct periodic guest room checks with the development of a corrective action plan if needed.
Identify verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behavior and apply de-escalation techniques.
Maintain detailed notes during the shift and complete the appropriate reports promptly
Oversee guests' recreational activities, and transport clients to A.A. meetings, medical appointments, and other functions as requested by supervisor.
Welcome new guests following intake protocols. Complete all intake forms on admission of all guests, including orientation form, and initial searches of belongings.
Provide mentoring to guests with appropriate program-centric guidance for solutions.
Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Core Values
Promote and adhere to the workplace values of kindness, teamwork, empathy, integrity, excellence and mission
Education, Experience, Skills
High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Comfortability with learning and adapting on the fly is required.
Ability to work collaboratively and compassionately is required.
Lived experience in, or an understanding of, recovery is strongly preferred.
Experience and training working in the addiction and recovery field, residential programming, or mental health treatment strongly preferred.
Vermont Recovery Coach Certification (CRC), CCAR RCA (Recovery Coach Academy), is a bonus.
A good sense of humor is a bonus.
Must have or be able to obtain current First Aid and CPR card (company provided where needed).
Physical Job Requirements
Walking, standing, stooping, crouching, regularly lifting up to 10 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, driving, ascending/descending stairs, keyboarding.
This position requires work in both indoor and outdoor environments year round.
Recovery Assistant
We are looking for a full-time Addiction Recovery Assistant to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!
The Divided Sky Foundation is an abstinence-based 12 Step residential recovery program located in Ludlow, Vermont. Our mission is to provide educational and introspective programming to foster a sober and productive foundation for individuals affected by addiction. By offering a diverse collection of strategies and approaches to recovery – anchored in the 12 Steps, emotional sobriety, and mindfulness – we will support individuals to construct and utilize the tools necessary to thrive in long-term recovery.
General Description
The Recovery Assistant serves as a personal guide and liaison for individuals in recovery from addictions at the Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program. The Recovery Assistant’s primary role is to facilitate and monitor daily routines of residential programming and living. The duties include providing emotional support and a safe environment for individuals in our community, supporting the rest of the team through participation in our processes and systems, keeping up with the cleanliness of the facility, and otherwise providing boots on the ground support as needed in our 24/7 program. They should set an example of a strong recovery with an ability to empathize and perform stable boundaries. This is a boots-on-the-ground and fast-paced job that requires a great deal of time on your feet, climbing stairs, and moving around the facility.
Accountabilities
Provide oversight to guests during housekeeping, meal service, and daily activities.
Provide a complete and comprehensive orientation for new guests to rules, handbook, expectations, programming, and areas needed for assistance within the first 48 hours.
Support guests in their departures following discharge protocols.
Complete all forms for departure for all guests and supervise and assist with gathering their belongings.
Organize and facilitate specific recreation, physical fitness, and appropriate leisure activities for both inside and outside of the facility.
Supervise guests during off-property events, activities, or volunteer work.
Assist guests in crisis situations involving social, emotional, health, and other problems.
Administer Urine Analysis (UA); accurately complete information in the system.
With experience and training, co-facilitate educational groups and recovery programming.
Conduct periodic guest room checks with the development of a corrective action plan if needed.
Identify verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behavior and apply de-escalation techniques.
Maintain detailed notes during the shift and complete the appropriate reports promptly
Oversee guests' recreational activities, and transport clients to A.A. meetings, medical appointments, and other functions as requested by supervisor.
Welcome new guests following intake protocols. Complete all intake forms on admission of all guests, including orientation form, and initial searches of belongings.
Provide mentoring to guests with appropriate program-centric guidance for solutions.
Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Core Values
Promote and adhere to the workplace values of kindness, teamwork, empathy, integrity, excellence and mission
Education, Experience, Skills
High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Comfortability with learning and adapting on the fly is required.
Ability to work collaboratively and compassionately is required.
Lived experience in, or an understanding of, recovery is strongly preferred.
Experience and training working in the addiction and recovery field, residential programming, or mental health treatment strongly preferred.
Vermont Recovery Coach Certification (CRC), CCAR RCA (Recovery Coach Academy), is a bonus.
A good sense of humor is a bonus.
Must have or be able to obtain current First Aid and CPR card (company provided where needed).
Physical Job Requirements
Walking, standing, stooping, crouching, regularly lifting up to 10 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, driving, ascending/descending stairs, keyboarding.
This position requires work in both indoor and outdoor environments year round.
Recovery Assistant
We are looking for a full-time Addiction Recovery Assistant to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!
The Divided Sky Foundation is an abstinence-based 12 Step residential recovery program located in Ludlow, Vermont. Our mission is to provide educational and introspective programming to foster a sober and productive foundation for individuals affected by addiction. By offering a diverse collection of strategies and approaches to recovery – anchored in the 12 Steps, emotional sobriety, and mindfulness – we will support individuals to construct and utilize the tools necessary to thrive in long-term recovery.
General Description
The Recovery Assistant serves as a personal guide and liaison for individuals in recovery from addictions at the Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program. The Recovery Assistant’s primary role is to facilitate and monitor daily routines of residential programming and living. The duties include providing emotional support and a safe environment for individuals in our community, supporting the rest of the team through participation in our processes and systems, keeping up with the cleanliness of the facility, and otherwise providing boots on the ground support as needed in our 24/7 program. They should set an example of a strong recovery with an ability to empathize and perform stable boundaries. This is a boots-on-the-ground and fast-paced job that requires a great deal of time on your feet, climbing stairs, and moving around the facility.
Accountabilities
Provide oversight to guests during housekeeping, meal service, and daily activities.
Provide a complete and comprehensive orientation for new guests to rules, handbook, expectations, programming, and areas needed for assistance within the first 48 hours.
Support guests in their departures following discharge protocols.
Complete all forms for departure for all guests and supervise and assist with gathering their belongings.
Organize and facilitate specific recreation, physical fitness, and appropriate leisure activities for both inside and outside of the facility.
Supervise guests during off-property events, activities, or volunteer work.
Assist guests in crisis situations involving social, emotional, health, and other problems.
Administer Urine Analysis (UA); accurately complete information in the system.
With experience and training, co-facilitate educational groups and recovery programming.
Conduct periodic guest room checks with the development of a corrective action plan if needed.
Identify verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behavior and apply de-escalation techniques.
Maintain detailed notes during the shift and complete the appropriate reports promptly
Oversee guests' recreational activities, and transport clients to A.A. meetings, medical appointments, and other functions as requested by supervisor.
Welcome new guests following intake protocols. Complete all intake forms on admission of all guests, including orientation form, and initial searches of belongings.
Provide mentoring to guests with appropriate program-centric guidance for solutions.
Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Core Values
Promote and adhere to the workplace values of kindness, teamwork, empathy, integrity, excellence and mission
Education, Experience, Skills
High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Comfortability with learning and adapting on the fly is required.
Ability to work collaboratively and compassionately is required.
Lived experience in, or an understanding of, recovery is strongly preferred.
Experience and training working in the addiction and recovery field, residential programming, or mental health treatment strongly preferred.
Vermont Recovery Coach Certification (CRC), CCAR RCA (Recovery Coach Academy), is a bonus.
A good sense of humor is a bonus.
Must have or be able to obtain current First Aid and CPR card (company provided where needed).
Physical Job Requirements
Walking, standing, stooping, crouching, regularly lifting up to 10 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, driving, ascending/descending stairs, keyboarding.
This position requires work in both indoor and outdoor environments year round.
Recovery Assistant
We are looking for a full-time Addiction Recovery Assistant to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!
The Divided Sky Foundation is an abstinence-based 12 Step residential recovery program located in Ludlow, Vermont. Our mission is to provide educational and introspective programming to foster a sober and productive foundation for individuals affected by addiction. By offering a diverse collection of strategies and approaches to recovery – anchored in the 12 Steps, emotional sobriety, and mindfulness – we will support individuals to construct and utilize the tools necessary to thrive in long-term recovery.
General Description
The Recovery Assistant serves as a personal guide and liaison for individuals in recovery from addictions at the Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program. The Recovery Assistant’s primary role is to facilitate and monitor daily routines of residential programming and living. The duties include providing emotional support and a safe environment for individuals in our community, supporting the rest of the team through participation in our processes and systems, keeping up with the cleanliness of the facility, and otherwise providing boots on the ground support as needed in our 24/7 program. They should set an example of a strong recovery with an ability to empathize and perform stable boundaries. This is a boots-on-the-ground and fast-paced job that requires a great deal of time on your feet, climbing stairs, and moving around the facility.
Accountabilities
Provide oversight to guests during housekeeping, meal service, and daily activities.
Provide a complete and comprehensive orientation for new guests to rules, handbook, expectations, programming, and areas needed for assistance within the first 48 hours.
Support guests in their departures following discharge protocols.
Complete all forms for departure for all guests and supervise and assist with gathering their belongings.
Organize and facilitate specific recreation, physical fitness, and appropriate leisure activities for both inside and outside of the facility.
Supervise guests during off-property events, activities, or volunteer work.
Assist guests in crisis situations involving social, emotional, health, and other problems.
Administer Urine Analysis (UA); accurately complete information in the system.
With experience and training, co-facilitate educational groups and recovery programming.
Conduct periodic guest room checks with the development of a corrective action plan if needed.
Identify verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behavior and apply de-escalation techniques.
Maintain detailed notes during the shift and complete the appropriate reports promptly
Oversee guests' recreational activities, and transport clients to A.A. meetings, medical appointments, and other functions as requested by supervisor.
Welcome new guests following intake protocols. Complete all intake forms on admission of all guests, including orientation form, and initial searches of belongings.
Provide mentoring to guests with appropriate program-centric guidance for solutions.
Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Core Values
Promote and adhere to the workplace values of kindness, teamwork, empathy, integrity, excellence and mission
Education, Experience, Skills
High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Comfortability with learning and adapting on the fly is required.
Ability to work collaboratively and compassionately is required.
Lived experience in, or an understanding of, recovery is strongly preferred.
Experience and training working in the addiction and recovery field, residential programming, or mental health treatment strongly preferred.
Vermont Recovery Coach Certification (CRC), CCAR RCA (Recovery Coach Academy), is a bonus.
A good sense of humor is a bonus.
Must have or be able to obtain current First Aid and CPR card (company provided where needed).
Physical Job Requirements
Walking, standing, stooping, crouching, regularly lifting up to 10 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, driving, ascending/descending stairs, keyboarding.
This position requires work in both indoor and outdoor environments year round.
Recovery Assistant
We are looking for a full-time Addiction Recovery Assistant to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!
The Divided Sky Foundation is an abstinence-based 12 Step residential recovery program located in Ludlow, Vermont. Our mission is to provide educational and introspective programming to foster a sober and productive foundation for individuals affected by addiction. By offering a diverse collection of strategies and approaches to recovery – anchored in the 12 Steps, emotional sobriety, and mindfulness – we will support individuals to construct and utilize the tools necessary to thrive in long-term recovery.
General Description
The Recovery Assistant serves as a personal guide and liaison for individuals in recovery from addictions at the Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program. The Recovery Assistant’s primary role is to facilitate and monitor daily routines of residential programming and living. The duties include providing emotional support and a safe environment for individuals in our community, supporting the rest of the team through participation in our processes and systems, keeping up with the cleanliness of the facility, and otherwise providing boots on the ground support as needed in our 24/7 program. They should set an example of a strong recovery with an ability to empathize and perform stable boundaries. This is a boots-on-the-ground and fast-paced job that requires a great deal of time on your feet, climbing stairs, and moving around the facility.
Accountabilities
Provide oversight to guests during housekeeping, meal service, and daily activities.
Provide a complete and comprehensive orientation for new guests to rules, handbook, expectations, programming, and areas needed for assistance within the first 48 hours.
Support guests in their departures following discharge protocols.
Complete all forms for departure for all guests and supervise and assist with gathering their belongings.
Organize and facilitate specific recreation, physical fitness, and appropriate leisure activities for both inside and outside of the facility.
Supervise guests during off-property events, activities, or volunteer work.
Assist guests in crisis situations involving social, emotional, health, and other problems.
Administer Urine Analysis (UA); accurately complete information in the system.
With experience and training, co-facilitate educational groups and recovery programming.
Conduct periodic guest room checks with the development of a corrective action plan if needed.
Identify verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behavior and apply de-escalation techniques.
Maintain detailed notes during the shift and complete the appropriate reports promptly
Oversee guests' recreational activities, and transport clients to A.A. meetings, medical appointments, and other functions as requested by supervisor.
Welcome new guests following intake protocols. Complete all intake forms on admission of all guests, including orientation form, and initial searches of belongings.
Provide mentoring to guests with appropriate program-centric guidance for solutions.
Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Core Values
Promote and adhere to the workplace values of kindness, teamwork, empathy, integrity, excellence and mission
Education, Experience, Skills
High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Comfortability with learning and adapting on the fly is required.
Ability to work collaboratively and compassionately is required.
Lived experience in, or an understanding of, recovery is strongly preferred.
Experience and training working in the addiction and recovery field, residential programming, or mental health treatment strongly preferred.
Vermont Recovery Coach Certification (CRC), CCAR RCA (Recovery Coach Academy), is a bonus.
A good sense of humor is a bonus.
Must have or be able to obtain current First Aid and CPR card (company provided where needed).
Physical Job Requirements
Walking, standing, stooping, crouching, regularly lifting up to 10 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, driving, ascending/descending stairs, keyboarding.
This position requires work in both indoor and outdoor environments year round.
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