Residential Counselor Floater - SUCCEED & Avenue 7 (Full-Time) Various Schedule Options

Description

Residential Counselor Adult - SUCCEED/Avenue 7

• Provide direct service to individuals with intellectual disabilities, within the community, residential/home setting, work, and/or school.
• Support young adults who are working towards or are enrolled in post-secondary education.
• Client needs range in physical location, intensity of supports provided, as well as number of weekly hours, and schedule.
• Exhibit commitment to the philosophy of community inclusion, self-determination, and individualized growth.
• Offer transitional housing for 18-28 year-olds with an intellectual disability or autism, and who receive home and community-based services.
• Help individuals gain the skills they need to live independently.
• Staff are available through the day to support skill building.
• The program is a partnership with the Burlington Housing Authority, and each person living at Avenue 7 leases their individual residence with the support of a Section 8 housing voucher.

Responsibilities

• Initiate constructive activities that address goals on a client's Individual Support Agreement (treatment plan).
• 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

• Experience in human services or combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skill has been acquired.
• A High School Degree or equivalent.
• Use of a personal vehicle and an acceptable driving record.

Structure

• Full-time
• Tuesday-Saturday 2PM-10PM
• Sunday-Thursday 8AM-4PM
• Monday-Friday 2pm-10pm

Pay

Starting at \$21.64 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 Medical 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 & Childcare Flexible Spending Account Childcare Stipend.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee referral program with financial payment.
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED.
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!

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.

About the Role

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.