Sub - Acute Residential Counselor - Developmental Services

Click the link below to learn how Howard Center helps change lives:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wchi-A_Ks0

Sub - Acute Residential Counselor - Developmental Services:

Provide support to 3-6 clients who possess a range of intellectual disabilities in a residential setting and in the community. Client needs are complex and range in intensity of supports provided.

Sub - Acute Residential Counselors cover open shifts (day, evening, weekends, overnights) due to vacancies and planned/unplanned time as they have availability.

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

Requirements:

• 1 years' experience in a human services or combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skill has been acquired
• Routine lifting
• High School Degree or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and use of a reliable vehicle with an acceptable driving history
• Willingness to work weekend shifts

Structure:

• Travel within Chittenden County
• Residential homes located in Burlington, Colchester & Essex
• Non-exempt
• Pay rate is $22.75 an hour

Click the link below to hear from individuals currently in this role:

https://youtu.be/44myM2egZV8

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Retirement through 401(k)
• 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 bonus 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.