Acute Residential Counselor Floater Developmental Services: Behavioral Support Pa

Responsibilities

• Initiate constructive activities that address goals on a client’s Individual Support Agreement (treatment plan).
• Implement the support and crisis plans (utilizing Therapeutic Options training), in collaboration with the greater treatment team.
• 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.

• Three to four years of experience in human services or a combination of education and experience.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Routine lifting.
• Valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle.
• Ability to work either Saturday or Sunday.
• Experience with de‑escalation techniques.
• Committed to a trauma-informed approach.
• Person-centered.

• Varied schedules including weekend and evening hours.
• Travel within Chittenden County.
• Residential homes located in Burlington, Colchester, and Essex.
• Non‑exempt.
• AFSCME Union (dues will apply).
• Starting at $22.75 an hour.
• Competitive salary commensurate to experience.

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• Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees, 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 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 bonus subject to Howard Center policy.

• 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.