Acute Residential Counselor Floater – Developmental Services: Behavioral Support

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The residential programs are modeled off a home setting serving clients whose needs are complex and range in intensity.

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

Requirements:

• Three to four years of experience in human services or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skill have been acquired
• 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

Structure:

• Varied schedules including weekend and evening hours
• Travel within Chittenden County
• Residential homes located in Burlington, Colchester, & Essex
• Non-exempt
• AFSCME Union (dues will apply)
• Starting at $22.30 an hour
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience
• Ability to work either Saturday or Sunday

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.

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