Hourly Child Development Interventionist

Washington County Mental Health Services Inc; Barre Town (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible holidays

12 vacation days in year one

Job summary

Washington County Mental Health Services in Vermont is seeking a Home Intervention Counselor to support young children through daily programming that fosters development, social and emotional growth, and resilience. You will plan age-appropriate activities, implement trauma-informed strategies, document progress with the supervising clinician, and participate in ongoing professional development.

A BA/BS is preferred, with at least two years of early childhood experience, and the ability to lift

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, psychology, or related field preferred.
• Candidates actively pursuing a BA/BS may be considered.
• Minimum of two years of early childhood experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with children who have emotional or behavioral challenges preferred.
• Ability to deliver services and complete treatment notes in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, on-site support to children through daily programming that promotes developmental, social, and emotional growth.
• Assist in planning and carrying out age-appropriate activities aligned with individualized needs and group goals.
• Support children in managing emotions and behaviors using developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed strategies.
• Follow and implement standards established by NAEYC, Vermont Department of Licensing, and New Leaf Family Center.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured environment at all times.
• Communicate observations and relevant information with the supervising clinician and program team.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development related to program goals.

Skills

Team collaboration

Engaging children

Observation & reporting

Trauma-informed approach

Education

BA/BS preferred

Working toward BA/BS

Job description

Washington County Mental Health Services in Vermont is seeking a Home Intervention Counselor to support young children through daily programming that fosters development, social and emotional growth, and resilience. You will plan age-appropriate activities, implement trauma-informed strategies, document progress with the supervising clinician, and participate in ongoing professional development.

A BA/BS is preferred, with at least two years of early childhood experience, and the ability to lift