Senior Interventionist - Jean Garvin School

Senior Interventionist
- School Based
- Jean Garvin School

The Jean Garvin School provides a therapeutic, education program offering unique learning opportunities to inspire personal change and well-being for adolescents, age 12-18 years, grades 7-12. The goal of the program is to provide a safe educational and therapeutic environment that helps students achieve success in school, in the community, and at home.

Senior Interventionists provide daily coverage as needed to ensure clients receive services in the absence of an Interventionist (i.e. when they utilize CTO, interim coverage until an interventionist is identified to join a team, start-up of new clients etc.) Provide leadership and guidance to new and less experienced staff. Assists in training interventionists in formal program trainings and on the job.

Respond to student crisis, and aid in debrief with administrators across settings. Provide intensive, specialized instructional and behavioral treatment. Help support services to children with emotional, behavioral, developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. Services are delivered in school and community settings and target the teaching/shaping of essential communication, social, adaptive, daily living and functional learning skills.

The Jean Garvin School is an inclusive space that inspires transformation. Our mission is to provide a supportive and differentiated approach for students to experience success through independence, mastery, belonging and generosity.

Provide 1:1 and/or group support to assigned children in accordance with individual treatment goals

Teach social and adaptive behavior/emotional skills and living skills

Establish positive, therapeutic relationship with children, and counseling as needed

Collaborate with educational, Human Service professionals, and caregivers

Use Therapeutic Crisis Intervention to maintain a safe environment and to de-escalate a crisis

Have effective oral/written skills, and the ability to perform autonomously

1 year combination of experience, skills and/or education

Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle

Full-time 217 day annual calendar including:
School year (175 days) with paid days off during school vacations 4 week summer program 2+ weeks in-service for ongoing professional development AFSCME Union (dues will apply) Starting at $23.89

Generous time off
- Up to 55 days off per year comprised of holiday, CTO and school breaks. Work days including supporting students during School Calendar, July summer services and occasional in-staff training days. Enjoy extended time off in June, August, Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks, February and April Breaks. 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!

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, LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY.