Acute Residential Counselor Floater - Developmental Services: Specialized Care (Full-Time & Part-Time)

Description

The residential programs are modeled off a home setting serving clients whose needs are complex and range in intensity.

Responsibilities

• Initiate constructive activities that address goals on a client's Individual Support Agreement (treatment plan)
• Implement the support and crisis plans (utilizing Therapeutic Options training), in collaboration with the greater treatment team.
• Facilitate community inclusion, daily living, and skill acquisition
• Utilize sound judgement and maintain a calm demeanor during crisis
• Provide needed behavioral and/or mental health support
• Provide needed personal and/or medical care

Requirements

• Three to four years of experience in a human services or combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skill has been acquired
• High school degree or equivalent
• Routine lifting
• Valid driver's license, and use of a personal vehicle
• Knowledge of medical equipment
• Committed to trauma-informed approach
• Person-centered
• Adhere to safety protocols
• Structure
• Variety of schedules including weekend and evening hours
• Travel within Chittenden County

Qualifications

• Residential homes located in Burlington, Colchester, & Essex
• Non-exempt AFSCME Union (dues will apply)
• Starting at $22.75 an hour

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 with 80% 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 & Dental Insurance