Residential Counselor Floater - SUCCEED & Avenue 7 (Full-Time)

Residential Counselor Adult - SUCCEED/Avenue 7:

Provide direct service to individuals with intellectual disabilities, within the community, residential/home setting, work, and/or school.

The SUCCEED Program supports young adults who are working towards or are enrolled in post-secondary education. Client needs range in physical location, intensity of supports provided, as well as number of weekly hours, and schedule. This direct service role exhibits commitment to the philosophy of community inclusion, self-determination, and individualized growth.

Avenue 7 offers transitional housing for 18-28 year-olds with an intellectual disability or autism, and who receive home and community-based services. The supportive residential community helps individuals gain the skills they need to live independently. Staff are available through the day to support skill building. The program is a partnership with the Burlington Housing Authority, and each person living at Avenue 7 leases their individual residence with the support of a Section 8 housing voucher.

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:

Experience in human services or combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skill has been acquired

High School Degree or equivalent

Use of a personal vehicle and an acceptable driving record

Structure:

Full-time

Tuesday-Saturday 2PM-10PM

Travel within Chittenden County

Union

Non-exempt

Starting at $21.35 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 Medical 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 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, LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.

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