Housemate for Therapeutic Households

Housemate for Therapeutic Households Windhorse Integrative Mental Health

• 3.3 San Luis Obispo, CA Job Details Part-time $1,600
• $1,856 a month 5 days ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off Food allowance Flexible schedule Qualifications Expense management Yoga Cooking Human Services Empathy Full Job Description 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