Sub Residential Counselor Floater

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Counselor Adult - SUCCEED & Avenue 7:

Provide direct service to individuals with intellectual disabilities within the community residential/home setting work and/or school.

The SUCCEED Program supports young adults who are working towards or are enrolled in post-secondary education. Client needs range in physical location intensity of supports provided as well as number of weekly hours and schedule. This direct service role exhibits commitment to the philosophy of community inclusion self-determination and individualized growth.

Avenue 7 offers transitional housing for 18-28 year-olds with an intellectual disability or autism and who receive home and community-based services. The supportive residential community helps individuals gain the skills they need to live independently. Staff are available through the day to support skill building. The program is a partnership with the Burlington Housing Authority and each person living at Avenue 7 leases their individual residence with the support of a Section 8 housing voucher.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate constructive activities that address goals on a clients Individual Support Agreement (treatment plan)
• Facilitate community inclusion daily living and skill acquisition
• Utilization of sound judgement and maintenance of calm demeanor during crisis
• Provide needed behavioral and/or mental health support
• Provide needed personal and/or medical care

Requirements:

• Experience in human services or combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skill has been acquired
• High School Degree or equivalent
• Use of a personal vehicle and an acceptable driving record

Structure:

• Sub
• Travel within Chittenden County
• Non-exempt
• Starting at $21.56 an hour
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Retirement through 401(k)
• 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 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 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.