Howard Center Hiring for Acute Residential Counselor Youth – Transition House at Burlington, Vermont Full Time

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We value the many contributions of our staff, and we recognize that
every person, every job, contributes to the well-being of the children,
adults, and families we serve. I hope you will consider joining one of
our many teams to make a difference in the lives of so many of our
neighbors and community members.”

-Bob Bick, Chief Executive Officer

Click the link below to learn how Howard Center helps change lives:

Acute Residential Counselor Youth – Transition House:

Employees in this position may be eligible for up to $5,000 in
grant-funded tuition or loan assistance.

The Transition House is a 4-bed residential treatment program in Essex,
VT. The goal of the work is to promote and support successful
transitions for adolescent males, back into their communities.

Become a teacher, mentor, mediator and life coach to our residents,
while developing therapeutic relationships and modeling healthy living
skills. This position comes withvaluable supervision and training and
the opportunity for professional growth within the agency.

Responsibilities:

• Model and teach independent living skills
• Develop therapeutic relationships with residents
• Implement conflict resolution strategies
• Teach healthy emotion regulations skills
• Assist in the daily living of adolescents residing in this
  residential home
• Provide proper level of supervision

Requirements:

• A combination of skills, experience and/or education
• A valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle
• Travel throughout Chittenden County
• Minimum age requirement of 21
• Ability to make decisions in a crisis independently

Structure:

• Part time (30 hours) – Sunday 11:30am-10:30pm, Monday
  2:30pm-10:30pm, Tuesday 2pm-10:30pm, Wednesday staff meeting via
  zoom from 10am-12pm
• Union
• Non-exempt
• Starting at $21.66 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 BCBS 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 through Delta Dental
• 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 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.