"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

SUB - Acute Residential Counselor - Adult Mental Health:

Provide support services to adults who have intensive needs that live in Howard Center short term or long-term residences.  Ensure a safe, healthy, and functional environment while providing direct service to adult clients. In this position you could train to work in up to 5 acute-level residential/group homes, each one unique in population, structure and shifts. 

A Substitute Acute Residential Counselor covers shifts due to vacancies and planned/unplanned time off and has the full responsibilities of an Acute Residential Counselor. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop healthy therapeutic relationships with adult residents
• Manage, assess and adjust the social and physical environments to ensure appropriate supervision and crisis management
• Support residents in creating and following safety plans and crisis plans
• Assist residents with de-escalation and conflict mediation
• Assist with program operations, staff training, and resident daily living functions, such as meal/menu preparation, household maintenance/organization and personal care
• Conduct overall health monitoring and medication administration and/or oversight

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

https://youtu.be/44myM2egZV8

Requirements:

• Two years of combination in experience, skills and/or education working with adults that experience mental health challenges, substance use disorders, or another human services field
• Valid driver's license and transportation

Structure:

• Hours vary weekly
• $21.66 an hour

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Retirement through 401(k)
• 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!

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.