Acute Residential Counselor Adult - Long Term Support

Click the link below to learn how Howard Center helps change lives:Facilitate community inclusion, daily living and skill acquisition, while providing needed behavioral and/or mental health support to clients.Responsibilities:Initiate constructive activities that address goals on a client's Individual Support Agreement (treatment plan)Utilization of sound judgment and use de-escalation techniques and regulation skills during crisis situationsProvide needed personal and/or specialized careRequirements:Three to four years of experience in human services or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skill has been acquiredHigh school degree or equivalentLNA preferredRoutine liftingValid driver's license and use of a personal vehicleAbility to work either Saturday or SundayStructure:Varied schedules including weekend and evening hoursTravel within Chittenden CountyResidential homes located in BurlingtonNon-exemptUnionStarting at $21.66 an hourWe offer a competitive salary commensurate to experienceWatch this YouTube clip to hear from people doing the work: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 moreComprehensive BCBS Medical with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part-time)Two Dental options through Delta DentalVision InsuranceEmployer 401(k) contributionsEmployer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insuranceMedical & Childcare Flexible Spending AccountEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee referral program with financial paymentDiscounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truEDAward-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and educationVoluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!Employee referral and sign-on 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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