On-Call Specialist

Job Description

Salary:

Do you want to be part of an innovative team that makes a difference in peoples lives?

If your answer is Yes, we want you to join our team and support people with disabilities to live their best lives.

We are offering a generous sign on bonus! $500 after successfully completing six months and another $500 upon successfully completing one year at Upper Valley Services.

Upper Valley Services (UVS) is one of Vermonts designated non-profit agencies serving people with developmental disabilities and adults who are eligible for Adult Family Care.

We are seeking a After Hours Support Responderto join our Moretown Team. Provide personalized stabilization supports to diverse individuals. Supports may include emotional regulation, positive behavior supports, personal care, and support to engage in home, recreational, and community activities.

Work alongside the After-Hours Team to provide support services for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness. This position requires an in-person response to assist with de-escalation, medication administration, residential staffing or accessing emergency medical and mental health services. Individual support services are intended to provide in the moment support in coordination with the After-Hours Support Line and Moretown Service Coordination Team. This position is mobile throughout Washington County and coordinates with multiple providers both in and outside of Upper Valley Services - Moretown to best meet individual or family needs.

Essential Functions:

Provide outreach or staffing support for individuals served by the Upper Valley Services Moretown team

Perform all duties as required, including but not limited to personal hygiene, meal preparation and/or medication administration

Ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals served as identified in the Emergency Fact Sheet (EFS) and Individual Support Agreement (ISA)

Monitor medical and dietary needs as appropriate

Address individual needs in a personalized manner

Transport clients in personal vehicle when appropriate

Provide coverage for staff shifts as needed for call outs

Complete other duties as assigned

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor's degree in related field, preferred

Two years of experience working in human services field

Experience with outreach, care coordination, crisis intervention and safety planning

Ability to work independently, communicate, and respond to stressful or emergent situations

Ability to understand the need for and maintain consumer confidentiality

Excellent written, oral, and listening skills

A valid drivers license, access to reliable transportation, insurance meeting the Agencys standards

Structure:

On Call Evenings, weekends, holidays and/or overnights

$50.00 per shift and $23.00 per hour for in-person response

Benefits Include:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA and Dependent care account

Vacation, Sick, and Personal time

403B Retirement plan

Life and Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Will and travel assistance programs

Tuition repayment assistance programs

Tire purchase program

Wellness incentive program

13 paid holidays a year

Professional development and training opportunities

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee to perform this job. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or change the employment-at-will status of the employment relationship for the employee or the Agency.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of UVS to insure, in compliance with and to the limits of federal and state laws, that all employment decisions and actions are made without regard to religion, gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, age, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, having a positive test result on an HIV related blood test or any other legally protected classification. If an individual with a disability requires a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of his or her position or job for which he or she has applied, upon request, UVS will provide such accommodation in compliance with state and federal laws.