Interventionist School Based Garvin

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- School Based - Jean Garvin School

The Jean Garvin School provides a therapeutic education program offering unique learning opportunities to inspire personal change and well-being for adolescents age 12-18 years grades 7-12. The goal of the program is to provide a safe educational and therapeutic environment that helps students achieve success in school in the community and at home

Provide intensive specialized instructional and behavioral treatment. Help support services to children with emotional behavioral developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. Services are delivered in school and community settings and target the teaching/shaping of essential communication social adaptive daily living and functional learning skills

The Jean Garvin School is an inclusive space that inspires transformation. Our mission is to provide a supportive and differentiated approach for students to experience success through independence mastery belonging and generosity

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and/or group support to assigned children in accordance with individual treatment goals
• Teach social and adaptive behavior/emotional skills and living skills
• Establish positive therapeutic relationship with children and counseling as needed
• Collaborate with educational Human Service professionals and caregivers
• Use Therapeutic Crisis Intervention to maintain a safe environment and to de-escalate a crisis
• Have effective oral/written skills and the ability to perform autonomousl

Requirements

• 1 year combination of experience skills and/or education
• Valid drivers license and use of a personal vehicl

Structure

• Full-time
• 217 day annual calendar including:
• School year (175 days) with paid days off during school vacations
• 4 week summer program
• 2 weeks in-service for ongoing professional development
• AFSCME Union (dues will apply)
• Starting at $22.75/hour
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experienc

Benefits

• Generous time off - Up to55days off per year comprised of holiday CTO and school breaks. Work days including supporting students during School Calendar July summer services and occasional in-staff training days. Enjoy extended time off in June August Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks February and April Breaks.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance 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
• 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.

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