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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wchi-A_Ks0

Acute Residential Counselor Adult: Developmental Services Floater

The residential programs are modeled off a home setting serving clients whose needs are complex and range in intensity. 

Responsibilities:

• Initiate constructive activities that address goals on a client's Individual Support Agreement (treatment plan)
• Implement the support and crisis plans (utilizing Therapeutic Options training), in collaboration with the greater treatment team.
• Facilitate community inclusion, daily living, and skill acquisition
• Utilization of sound judgement and maintenance of clam demeanor during crisis
• Provide needed behavioral and/or mental health support
• Provide needed personal and/or medical care

Requirements:

• Three to four years of experience in a human services or combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skill has been acquired
• High school degree or equivalent
• Routine lifting
• Valid driver's license, and use of a personal vehicle
• Ability to work either Saturday or Sunday

Structure:

• Varied schedules including weekend and evening hours
• Travel within Chittenden County
• Residential homes located in Burlington, Colchester, & Essex
• Non-exempt
• AFSCME Union
• Starting at $22.30 an hour
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience
• Ability to work either Saturday or Sunday

Watch this YouTube clip to hear from people doing the work!

https://youtu.be/44myM2egZV8

Benefits:

• Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
• Comprehensive BCBS Medical with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Two Dental options through Delta Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!
• Employee referral and sign on bonus is subject to Howard Center policy, for both internal and external applicants.

Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.