Windhorse Integrative Mental Health in San Luis Obispo (http://www.windhorseimh.org) is a progressive non-profit organization seeking housemates to live with persons experiencing significant emotional distress and needing a high level of support and interaction in their recovery process. Windhorse uses a mindfulness-based philosophy in working with people experiencing health issues such as depression, schizophrenia or trauma. This is an excellent opportunity for any well-grounded person interested in supporting those seeking recovery and well-being. It is an opportunity for self-growth and work within the human services. Specific experience in this field is not required, but being engaged in a personal contemplative practice such as meditation or yoga would be supportive to this job.

Successful applicants are:

• Grounded
• Committed to a contemplative practice such as yoga, meditation, or a spiritual discipline
• Open to the notion that each of us is learning, growing, and healing
• Living a healthy lifestyle
• Skilled at being in relationship, with good interpersonal communication skills
• Empathetic, kind, with a sense of humor
• Understanding of mental health issues and/or recovery on a personal, familial, or cultural level Benefits include:
• Stipend of $1600/month
• Paid rent and utilities
• $700/month food allowance
• Ongoing individual and group training
• Strong individual mentoring and clinical support
• Team support through regular meetings
• An opportunity for personal growth
• One weekend off per month
• Being part of a vibrant supportive community
• May work up to 20 hours per week outside the household responsibilities Daily responsibilities include:
• Participating with the client in activities such as maintaining a household, shopping, cooking, cleaning, hiking, attending concerts, plays, etc.
• Approximately 3-4 hours/day availability in the home and being present overnight
• Helping the client coordinate other activities in and outside of the home
• Attending regular team, staff and supervisory meetings designed to support the housemate and the household
• Assisting the team with record keeping of daily activities and household budgeting, as necessary We ask a minimum of a 6-month commitment.

Housemate pets are not part of this program. To start application process, please reply with current resume and cover letter.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$1,600.00

• $1,856.

00 per month

Benefits:

401(k) Flexible schedule Paid time off

Work Location:

In person