Acute Residential Counselor Adult - Allen House

Howard Center • Burlington, VT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide a safe environment for persons with mental health challenges and co-occurring disorders living in an independent permanent housing environment. Gain experience in a program that utilizes a harm-reduction approach! Allen House is a single-room occupancy (SRO) building with 25 rooms and extensive staff services. The Allen House provides supportive independent living for adults with mental health/co-occurring disorders.

Requirements

• Two years of experience working with individuals experiencing major mental challenges or a combination of experience, skills, and education
• Must be comfortable working independently
• Valid driver's license, and use of a personal vehicle preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive counseling, medication management, and crisis intervention, as needed
• Help residents strengthen coping and symptom management skills

Benefits

• Accrue 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 Disability 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 bonus, subject to Howard Center policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed