Stabilization Specialist - Developmental Services - Part Time - Bellows Falls

HCRS; Bellows Falls (VT); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services in Bellows Falls, VT is hiring a direct support professional. The pay for this position is $23-$25 per hour and you will provide therapeutic and person-centered direct support to people with developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health concerns who are experiencing a crisis.

The role supports operation of a short‑term therapeutic community residence, with shifts that may include nights, weekends and overnights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or a High School diploma plus at least one year of experience in human services.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic and person-centered direct support to people with developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health concerns who are experiencing a crisis.
• Assist with the operation of short-term therapeutic community residence that supports stabilization and crisis prevention.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Person-centered care

Crisis supports

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma + 1 year experience

Job description

Location

Bellows Falls, VT 05101, USA

Description

The pay for this position is $23-$25 per hour.

This position provides therapeutic and person-centered direct support to people with developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health concerns who are experiencing a crisis. Assists with the operation of short-term therapeutic community residence that supports stabilization and crisis prevention.

Bachelor’s degree in relevant area preferred; or a High School diploma plus at least one year of experience in human services. Basic understanding of philosophy of normalization, crisis supports, trauma-informed and person-centered care. Flexibility including but not limited to ability to work nights, weekends and overnights. Household management skills and house maintenance skills. Personal Care skills including ability to safely transfer person. Willingness to become a Registered Behavioral Technician.

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