Home and Community Support Specialist

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services, Inc.; St Albans; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services, Inc. is looking for Home & Community Support Specialists to provide emotional and behavioral support to children and adolescents. This full-time role involves working with families and treatment teams to foster healthy community connections. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical coverage and educational support.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan

Educational support

$5,000 in student loan forgiveness

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with children across home, school, and community environments.
• Providing one-on-one treatment.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with families to support children’s social and emotional growth.
• Coordinating services across the client’s treatment team.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Saint Albans, VT

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children? Northwestern Counseling & Support Services, Inc. (NCSS) is seeking Home & Community Support Specialists to provide emotional and behavioral skill-building support to children and adolescents in order to build healthy community connections. Hours are M-F and services are generally delivered in the afternoons and evenings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consulting with families to help support each child’s social and emotional growth.
• Coordinating services and perspectives across the client’s treatment team of providers.

Candidates must:

• Exhibit comfortability working with children of different ages, providing one-on-one treatment across all environments (home, school, and community).
• Be self-motivated, organized, and a team player.

At NCSS, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes perks such as medical and dental coverage, an employer-matched retirement plan, and educational support. Additionally, for those who qualify, this position provides an opportunity for $5,000 in student loan forgiveness upon the successful completion of your 6-month introductory period.We invite you to become a valued member of our team at NCSS, a 2025 Best Places to Work in Vermont!

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field.