The Interventionist position in the Early Childhood Program would support children in the community to grow and learn skills specific to their  development. The Early Childhood Program offers home-based parenting education and support; supportive counseling for children; consultation, advocacy and case management; and behavioral consultation and support in childcare, preschool, and Head Start classroom settings. The Program provides training, consultation, and education to caregivers and providers who support young children and families.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate skill building activities for children while managing the environment to ensure safe interaction within the setting
• Address goals of the child's treatment plan
• Ensure the highest level of supervision is provided
• Active member of the child's treatment team

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in human services or a caretaking field, with emphasis on children with special needs
• A valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle

Structure:

• This is a full time, benefits eligible position (37.5 hours per week)
• This position is paid hourly at $15.81/hr
• This is a union position
• This is a non-exempt position

Perks & Benefits:

- Comprehensive BCBS Medical with agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families 
- Delta dental 
- 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 part-time positions
- Agency paid 401K retirement and additional incentive match program
- Life insurance
- 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 HC4ME 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!

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce.  Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.