Senior Interventionist - School Based - INCLUSION Program

Vermont, Inc; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer 401(k) contributions

Life, AD&D, Short/Long Term insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program

Champlain College truED courses

Job summary

Howard Center in Burlington, Vermont, is seeking a Senior Interventionist for the INCLUSION Program to provide behavioral treatment and SEL instruction for children in grades K-8 within local public schools and center-based programs. The role includes leadership, staff training, crisis response, and collaboration with educators and caregivers to create safe, supportive learning environments.

Full-time with a 217-day calendar and competitive pay starts at $23.89 per hour, commensurate with

Qualifications

• 1 year combination of experience, skills and/or education.
• Valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and/or group support to assigned children in accordance with individual treatment goals.
• Respond to student crisis, and aid in debrief with administrators across settings.
• Teach social emotional learning (SEL).
• Establish positive, therapeutic relationship with children, and counseling as needed.
• Collaborate with educational, Human Service professionals, and caregivers.
• Use de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment.

Skills

1 year experience in related field

Driver's license

Job description

at Howard Center in Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Description

Senior Interventionist - School Based - INCLUSION Program

Join a team of providers making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children. Provide behavioral treatment and SEL instruction for children with emotional, behavioral, and/or developmental disabilities.

Senior Interventionists provide daily coverage as needed to ensure clients receive services in the absence of an Interventionist (i.e. when they utilize CTO, interim coverage until an interventionist is identified to join a team, start-up of new clients etc.) Provide leadership and guidance to new and less experienced staff. Assists in training interventionists in formal program trainings and on the job. Respond to student crisis, and aid in debrief with administers across settings.

The INCLUSION Program offers intensive, individualized support to children aged 5-14 (grades K-8) with significant emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges. Services are provided in local public schools and at our center-based tutorial program.

Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and/or group support to assigned children in accordance with individual treatment goals
• Respond to student crisis, and aid in debrief with administers across settings
• Teach social emotional learning (SEL).
• Establish positive, therapeutic relationship with children, and counseling as needed
• Collaborate with educational, Human Service professionals, and caregivers
• Use UKERU and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention to maintain a safe environment and to de-escalate a crisis
• Have effective oral/written skills, and the ability to perform autonomously

Requirements:

• 1 year combination of experience, skills and/or education
• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle

Structure:

• Full-time
• 217 day annual calendar including:
  
  • School year (175 days) with paid days off during school vacations
  • 4 week summer program
  • 2+ weeks in-service for ongoing professional development
• AFSCME Union (dues will apply)
• Starting at $23.89
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

• Generous time off - Up to55days off per year comprised of holiday, CTO and school breaks. Work days including supporting students during School Calendar, July summer services and occasional in-staff training days. Enjoy extended time off in June, August, Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks, February and April Breaks.
• 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!

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.