Acute Residential Counselor Youth - Park Street

Join an innovative team that offers specialized clinical support and therapeutic opportunities to help promote healthy social, emotional, and behavioral functioning with adolescent males with trauma histories. The Park Street program is a family centered, trauma informed residential treatment program located in Rutland, VT.

Responsibilities:

Develop therapeutic relationships with residents

Implement behavior plans/conflict resolution strategies and teach emotion regulation skills

Assess/adjust the milieu to ensure proper supervision and crisis management

Communication and Documentation of treatment progress

Model and teach healthy interactions

Facilitate community inclusion, daily living, and skill acquisition

Engage in fun activities with the residents

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

One year combination of skills, experience and or education

Valid driver's License and use of a personal vehicle

Structure:

Full time

Union

Starting at $21.66 an hour plus shift differential

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, for both internal and external applicants.

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.