Acute Residential Counselor Floater - Developmental Services: Specialized Care

Howard Center; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for their residential programs, designed to support clients with complex needs. This role involves implementing treatment plans, facilitating community inclusion, and providing essential behavioral and medical support. The organization values trauma-informed care and personal-centered approaches, ensuring that clients' well-being is at the forefront. With varied schedules and a commitment to employee wellness, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while enjoying generous benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Contributions

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Courses

Workplace Wellness Program

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in human services or comparable education.
• Valid driver's license and ability to lift routinely.

Responsibilities

• Implement support and crisis plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Facilitate community inclusion and daily living skills.

Skills

Human Services Experience

Knowledge of Medical Equipment

Trauma-Informed Approach

Person-Centered Care

Sound Judgement

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Job description

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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 calm 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
• Knowledge of medical equipment
• Committed to trauma-informed approach
• Person-centered
• Adhere to safety protocols

Structure:

• Varied schedules including weekend and evening hours
• Travel within Chittenden County
• Residential homes located in Burlington, Colchester, & Essex
• Non-exempt
• AFSCME Union (dues will apply)
• Starting at $22.30 an hour
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

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 Health Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• 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.