Youth Support & Community Inclusion Specialist

United Counseling Service; Bennington (VT); In loco; USD 21.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Employer paid life insurance

Disability insurance (short & long)

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Clinical supervision towards licensure

Loan repayment and tuition assistance

Award-winning wellness program

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belِ

Descrizione del lavoro

United Counseling Service (UCS) seeks a Direct Support Professional - Community to support children with mental health needs, assisting in developing independence and social skills through structured activities and community inclusion.

The role emphasizes providing safe, engaging activities, collaboration with the therapeutic team, and adherence to treatment plans, while promoting a supportive, inclusive environment for youth and families.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in human services preferred.
• Experience working with children and youth required.

Mansioni

• Provide recreational activities and services to children in a respectful, friendly, and professional manner that supports client choice.
• Facilitate inclusion into the community through development and participation of meaningful community-based activities and provide transportation.
• Maintain timely, thorough record keeping and documentation for services to clients and program requirements.
• Act as a member of the child's treatment team and provide consultation/updates to case manager and family as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Relevant experience in human services

Experience working with children and youth

Descrizione del lavoro

United Counseling Service (UCS) seeks a Direct Support Professional - Community to support children with mental health needs, assisting in developing independence and social skills through structured activities and community inclusion.

The role emphasizes providing safe, engaging activities, collaboration with the therapeutic team, and adherence to treatment plans, while promoting a supportive, inclusive environment for youth and families.