Interventionist Community Based Youth ARCh

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- Community Based - Youth ARCh

The ARCh Program is rooted in a belief that every young person deserves to feel safe seen and supported. As a Community-Based Interventionist youll build trusting non-judgmental relationships that help youth develop emotional confidence social connection and daily living skills on their own terms and at their own pace. Our work emphasizes consistency openness reflection and new experiences that promote self-assurance and real-world growth.

We meet youth in their communities not to fix or manage but to model encourage and walk alongside them. This work is as much about relationship building and mutual growth as it is about skills.

Responsibilities:

• Offer 1:1 community-based support and guidance to individuals ages 422
• Facilitate skill-building that supports emotional regulation social learning and independent living
• Create a safe open and supportive environment where youth can explore vulnerability trust and authentic connection
• Adapt learning by practicing new skills in familiar environments or applying familiar skills in new environments
• Respond with compassion and sound decision-making during moments of emotional intensity or crisis
• Engage in ongoing reflection and modeling supporting both interpersonal and intrapersonal development
• Collaborate transparently with caregivers and teammates to ensure consistent person-centered care

Requirements:

• A combination of experience and education will be considered
• Skills in emotional regulation/co-regulation
• De-escalation skills
• Strong time management able to support up to 6 families per week
• Valid drivers License and use of a personal vehicle
• Comfort navigating the ebb and flow of individualized work with youth

Structure:

• Full time (37.5 hours)
• Monday - Friday between the hours of 11a.m. to 7p.m.
• Non-exempt
• AFSCME Union (dues will apply)
• Starting at $20.93 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 Health Insurance with80% 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!

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 agencys 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 Centers EOE policy.