Interventionist - Fay Honey Knopp School - Rutland:

Provide instructional and behavioral treatment for children with intensive emotional or behavioral needs.

The Fay Honey Knopp School, located in Rutland, VT, is a State Board of Education approved independent school. It provides a therapeutic educational program offering unique learning opportunities to inspire personal change and well-being for adolescent males, ages 12-17 years, grades 7-12. The students enrolled in Fay Honey Knopp are part of a residential treatment program that assists youth who have engaged in sexually problematic behaviors. The programming and collaboration between the two entities is intensive and trauma informed.

If you enjoy working with middle school to high school students and value enhancing social, emotional, and behavioral development in an alternative educational setting, apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and/or group support to assigned children in accordance with individual treatment goals
• Teach social and adaptive behavior/emotional skills and living skills
• Establish positive, therapeutic relationship with children, and counseling as needed
• Collaborate with educational, Human Service professionals, and caregivers
• Use Therapeutic Crisis Intervention to maintain a safe environment and to de-escalate a crisis
• Have effective oral/written skills, and the ability to perform autonomously

Requirements:

• 1 year combination of experience, skills and/or education
• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle
• meet all the requirements under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
  

Structure:

• Full-time 
• Academic day schedule
• Non-exempt
• AFSCME Union
• Starting at $22.30 an hour
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

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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.

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.

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, LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.