Interventionist - Community Based - ARCh

Howard Center; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Contributions

Dental options

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Howard Center in South Burlington, VT is seeking a Community-Based Interventionist for the ARCh Program. You will build trusting, non-judgmental relationships with youth ages 4–22, supporting emotional regulation and daily living skills in community settings.

This full-time role runs weekdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with union benefits and a starting wage of $20.93 per hour. A mix of experience and education is welcomed, and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience or education will be considered for the role.
• Skills in emotional regulation and de-escalation are required.
• Strong time management to support multiple families.

Responsibilities

• Offer 1:1, community-based support and guidance to individuals ages 4–22.
• Facilitate skill-building for emotional regulation, social learning, and independent living.
• Create a safe, open environment for vulnerability and authentic connection.
• Collaborate with caregivers and teammates to ensure consistent, person-centered care.

Skills

Emotional regulation

De-escalation

Time management

Driver's license

Education

Experience or education in related field

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on March 9, 2026
• Requisition #: INTER001315

Locations

Showing 1 location South Burlington, VT 05403, USA

• On-site
• Client Services
• Full-Time

Description

The ARCh Program is rooted in a belief that every young person deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported. As a Community-Based Interventionist, you’ll build trusting, non-judgmental relationships that help youth develop emotional confidence, social connection, and daily living skills on their own terms, and at their own pace. Our work emphasizes consistency, openness, reflection, and new experiences that promote self-assurance and real-world growth.

We meet youth in their communities not to fix or manage, but to model, encourage, and walk alongside them. This work is as much about relationship building and mutual growth as it is about skills.

Responsibilities

• Offer 1:1, community-based support and guidance to individuals ages 4–22
• Facilitate skill-building that supports emotional regulation, social learning, and independent living
• Create a safe, open, and supportive environment where youth can explore vulnerability, trust, and authentic connection
• Adapt learning by practicing new skills in familiar environments, or applying familiar skills in new environments
• Respond with compassion and sound decision-making during moments of emotional intensity or crisis
• Engage in ongoing reflection and modeling, supporting both interpersonal and intrapersonal development
• Collaborate transparently with caregivers and teammates to ensure consistent, person-centered care

Requirements

• A combination of experience and education will be considered
• Skills in emotional regulation/co-regulation
• De-escalation skills
• Strong time management, able to support up to 6 families per week
• Valid driver's License and use of a personal vehicle
• Comfort navigating the ebb and flow of individualized work with youth

Structure

• Full time (37.5 hours)
• Monday - Friday between the hours of 11a.m. to 7p.m.
• Non-exempt
• AFSCME Union (dues will apply)
• Starting at $20.93 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 with80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Two Dental options
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare Stipend
• 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!

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.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.

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