“We value the many contributions of our staff, and we
recognize that every person, every job, contributes to the well-being of the
children, adults, and families we serve. I hope you will consider joining one
of our many teams to make a difference in the lives of so many of our neighbors
and community members.”
-Bob Bick, Chief Executive Officer
Click the link below to learn how Howard Center helps change
lives:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wchi-A_Ks0
Residential Counselor Adult - Avenue 7 Program:
Provide 1:1 direct service to individuals with intellectual
disabilities.
Avenue 7 supports young adults, with the focus on their independent living skills. Client needs range in physical location and intensity of supports provided.
Responsibilities:
- Initiate
constructive activities that address goals on a client's Individual
Support Agreement (treatment plan)
- Facilitate
community inclusion, daily living, and skill acquisition
- Utilization
of sound judgement and maintenance of calm demeanor during crisis
- Provide
needed behavioral and/or mental health support
- Provide
needed personal and/or medical care
Requirements:
- Experience
in human services or combination of education and experience from which
comparable knowledge and skill has been acquired
- High
School Degree or equivalent
- Valid
driver's License, and use of a personal vehicle
Structure:
- Scheduling opportunities for weekday, evening, weekend, and overnight hours
- Travel
within Chittenden County
- Union
eligible
- Non-exempt
- Starting at $19.73 an hour
- We
offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience
Click the link below to hear from individuals
currently in this role:
https://youtu.be/YfHg3cyx9wc
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.