Behavior Interventionist - DS Community Support

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Retirement plan

Educational support

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services is seeking compassionate and flexible Behavior Interventionists to support adults with intellectual disabilities or Autism in Saint Albans, Vermont. The role involves collaborating with a team to implement treatment plans and provide therapeutic behavioral support.

Ideal candidates demonstrate patience, reliability, and the ability to stay calm in challenging situations. Training is provided, and a High School Diploma is required.

Qualifications

• Strong team player with patience and empathy.
• Ability to validate individuals calmly during challenging situations.
• Experience in therapeutic support preferred, but willing to train.

Responsibilities

• Participate as part of a team to support skill-building per the Treatment Plan.
• Manage maladaptive behaviors and provide behavioral support per Behavior Support Plans.
• Assess and adjust environment to provide proper support and supervision.
• Develop positive therapeutic relationships.
• Support individuals with communication needs.
• Provide personal and/or medical care as needed.
• Document progress on program goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Patience

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Saint Albans, VT 05478

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $17.50 - $18.50 Hourly

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services, Inc. is seeking compassionate, motivated, and flexible candidates to become Behavior Interventionists and make a difference in the lives of others. Behavior Interventionists provide support to adults with intellectual disabilities or Autism within our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Participating as part of a team to initiate activities that support skill building based on a client's Individual Support Agreement (Treatment Plan).
• Navigating maladaptive behaviors and providing needed behavioral support according to clients individualized Behavior Support Plans.
• Assessing and adjusting the environment to ensure proper support and supervision while utilizing sound judgement and calm demeanor.
• Developing positive and therapeutic working relationships.
• Supporting individuals with communication needs.
• Providing needed personal and/or medical care.
• Documenting progress on Individuals Support Agreement goals.

The ideal candidates will be strong team players, exhibit patience, and have the ability to calmly and empathetically validate individuals during challenging situations. Therapeutic support experience is preferred; however, we are willing and able to train someone who is ready to support adults with intense behavioral needs. Reliable transportation is required.

Benefits

• medical and dental coverage
• employer-matched retirement plan
• educational support
• $5,250 in student loan forgiveness upon the successful completion of your 6-month introductory period

Qualifications

• High School Diploma

EOE

Hiring rate is based on experience, education, and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined in accordance with NCSS policy and applicable laws.