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Acute Direct Support Professional (Full-Time & Part-Time)1 Jobs in Burlington, VT at Howard Center
Title: Acute Direct Support Professional (Full-Time & Part-Time)1
Company: Howard Center
Location: Burlington, VT
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Acute Direct Support Professional – Floater
Offer specialized clinical support and opportunities for multiple
Clients Who Possess a Range Of Developmental Disabilities, Significantly
challenging behavioral and/or psychiatric issues.
Responsibilities
- Initiate constructive activities that address goals on a client's
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
- Work with a variety of clients each day with a rotating schedule
Requirements
- High School Degree or equivalent
- 2-3 years of Experience in a human services or combination of
education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skill
has been acquired
- Enjoy being physically active and have knowledge of Chittenden
County resources
- Experience using de-escalation techniques
- Valid driver's License, use of a personal vehicle, and an
acceptable driving record
Structure
- Travel as required for client needs, appointments, and for
pick-up/drop-off
- AFSCME Union (dues will apply)
- Non exempt
- Full and part time options, with varied schedules
- Starting at $22.75 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 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
