Acute Direct Support Professional - Public Safety

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Acute Direct Support Professional - Floater:

Provide specialized support to clients who possess a range of intellectual disabilities. This specialized team supports clients who may exhibit sexualized and/or aggressive behaviors, or who have pending charges/convictions associated with the adult protective services, child protective services, or the sex offender registry.

Note: While this is the primary focus of the public safety team, you will also support clients who do not require these specialized interventions, and may have other support needs like personal care.

Ideal Qualifications & Interests:
We want to hear from you if you are interested in or have experience with:

• Implementing behavior support plans
• Probation, parole, and court procedures
• Vermont Act 248
• Risk assessment and crisis de-escalation

Responsibilities:

• Initiate constructive activities that address goals on a client's Individual Support Agreement (treatment plan)
• Facilitate community inclusion, daily living, and skill acquisition
• Utilization of sound judgement and maintenance of calm demeanor during crisis
• Provide needed behavioral and/or mental health support
• Provide needed personal and/or medical care
• Work with a variety of clients each day with a rotating schedule

Requirements:

• High School Degree or equivalent
• 2-3 years of Experience in a human services or combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skill has been acquired
• Enjoy being physically active and have knowledge of Chittenden County resources
• Experience using de-escalation techniques
• Valid driver's License, use of a personal vehicle, and an acceptable driving record

Structure:

• Travel as required for client needs, appointments, and for pick-up/drop-off
• AFSCME Union (dues will apply)
• Non exempt
• Full and part time options, with varied schedules
• Starting at $22.75 an hour
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

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 & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare Stipend
• 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!
• Employee referral is subject to Howard Center policy.

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 and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.

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