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 $22.52 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.
Preferred
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3 - 5 years: Years of Experience
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High School or GED or better
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Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
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Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
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Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
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Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
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Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
