Working for Alyssum is a gift for staff and guests alike.
Alyssum is hiring for new full or part time team members. Positions may require a willingness and ability to work awake overnights, weekends, and Wednesday mornings.
Staff learn and grow through the job. They are challenged to self-reflect and to be present in a kind, mutual and non-judgmental manner. Staff work on their own boundaries and life skills as an integral part of their employment.
Applicants should meet the following requirements to be considered for a position at Alyssum:
- Resume of lived experience with trauma, emotional and/or mental health challenges
- Excellent recovery and self-care skills
- Significant desire and ability to work on self
- Strong work ethic and self-motivation
- Ability and willingness to engage with others on a personal level
- Ability and willingness to grow, change, and learn
- Ability to work collaboratively in a collaborative management framework
Qualities that we look for include:
- Grounded
- Insightful
- Self-aware
- Self-motivated
- Self-directed
- Authenticity
Alyssum’s home has staff awake and present around the clock. Staffing includes 3 primary shifts plus one floating “split shift” per day. Staff are able to collaboratively arrange their shift schedules with each other in order to maintain both wellness and coverage for the program.
Staff meet on Wednesday mornings for co-supervision where we individually check-in, discuss any issues or events that need to be addressed, and continually further our training. Alyssum operates under a collaborative management structure where issues are typically discussed and decided by group consensus.
Staff Training
On the job training begins with tandem shifts alongside experienced staff. Training includes in-house routines and paperwork, emergency procedures, role-plays, dialogue and listening skills, and the sharing of a variety of tools which staff commonly use. Staff are also sent to training and conferences as they become available.
Applying for a job at Alyssum
Interested applicants may submit a resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
Please include in your cover letter:
- Why you want to work at a crisis respite like Alyssum
- What learned wisdom and skills you will be bringing to our program
We acknowledge the receipt of all applications. If you haven’t heard from us, please feel free to reach out and confirm we got your information.
Thank you for your interest!
It’s a miracle. It’s a gift for the people like me who are isolated and don’t have options. I was able to pick up bits of wisdom from different people, to my delight. I picked up wisdom from my fellow guest.
I was able to process a lot (trauma related and other) with actually trauma informed staff. I felt as safe as I have in a long time. I am grateful for the assistance I received around preparing meals.