Direct Support Professional - Intensive Services

UNITED COUNSELING SERVICE OF BENNINGTON COUNTY INC•Bennington, VT

6d•$19 - $19

About The Position

Since 1958, United Counseling Service (UCS) has been dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to individuals and families in our community. Through a wide range of programs, services, and educational opportunities, we strive to meet the diverse needs of those we serve. Our team includes professionals from various fields, including administration, clinical services, nursing, education, case management, psychiatry, and direct support, working across 17 facilities throughout Bennington County. As a proud affiliate of Vermont Care Partners—a statewide network of 16 non-profit community-based agencies—we deliver comprehensive mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental services across Vermont. We are currently seeking compassionate, motivated team players to join us in making a positive impact and building a stronger community. Under the direction of the Clinical Manager - Intensive Services, the Direct Support Professional – Intensive Services is responsible for performing a variety of tasks for a child who has emergent and/or intensive mental health needs to mitigate the buildup of stressors that put children at risk of more serious difficulties and/or removal from the home. Those tasks are related to the instruction, supervision, and monitoring of individuals’ skills for developing independence and inclusion into the community and improved social skills.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Relevant experience in human services field preferred.
Experience working with children and youth required.
Valid Driver’s License
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Provides recreational activities and services to children receiving intensive services in a respectful, friendly, and professional manner that supports client choice.
Responsibilities include assisting with de-escalation and skill building under the direction of Intensive Services clinicians.
Provides transportation for children and/or adolescents to and from community-based activities.
Provides and/or assists with crisis intervention as directed by the acting Intensive Services clinician.
Follows all treatment plans and supporting documents (i.e. behavior, safety, or communication plans).
Attends all trainings and other meetings, as assigned.
Required to work as a team or within a team of other community support workers to provide programming for clients at the Burgess Road After School Program.
Initiates and maintains compliance of timely and thorough record keeping and administrative/clinical documentation required to account for services to clients and program requirements.
Provides pertinent information to other staff, professionals, and family in a professional and confidential manner.
Serves as advocate and/or liaison on behalf of individual served, and UCS.
Participates as a problem-solver in “team” and other meetings.
Acts as a member of the child's treatment team.
Provides consultation/updates to case manager, parents, etc., as needed about child's needs/behavior.
May attend treatment team meetings, as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Generous paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Career development opportunities
Free clinical supervision towards licensure
Loan repayment and tuition assistance program
Award winning worksite wellness program
An inclusive workplace supported by an active Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committee.
Rewarding experience making a difference in the community.