Direct Support Professional - Community

United Counseling Service of Bennington County Inc • Bennington, VT

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About The Position

The Direct Support Professional - Community works under the direction of the Therapeutic Activities Program Coordinator to support a child with mental health needs. The role performs tasks intended to mitigate stressors that could lead to more serious difficulties or removal from the home. Work focuses on instructing, supervising, and monitoring skills that support independence, community inclusion, and improved social skills.

The position provides respectful, choice-supportive recreational services and facilitates participation in meaningful community-based activities. It also provides transportation to and from activities, delivers crisis intervention as directed, follows treatment and support plans, and works with other community support workers to provide programming at the Burgess Road After School Program. The role includes maintaining timely and thorough clinical and administrative records, communicating pertinent information confidentially with staff, professionals, and family, advocating for the individual, and participating in treatment-team and other problem-solving meetings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children and youth.
• Valid driver's license.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience in the human services field.

Responsibilities

• Provide recreational activities and services to children in a respectful, friendly, and professional manner that supports client choice.
• Facilitate individuals’ inclusion in the community through meaningful community-based activities.
• Transport children and/or adolescents to and from community-based activities.
• Provide crisis intervention as directed by the program coordinator or manager.
• Act as a role model, recognizing interactions as opportunities for teaching.
• Follow treatment plans and supporting behavior, safety, and communication documents.
• Attend assigned trainings and meetings.
• Work with other community support workers to provide programming for clients at the Burgess Road After School Program.
• Maintain timely and thorough client-specific assessments, case services, progress notes, time sheets, schedules, and assigned periodic reports.
• Share pertinent information with staff, professionals, and family in a professional and confidential manner.
• Serve as an advocate and/or liaison for the individual served and UCS.
• Participate in team and other meetings as a problem-solver.
• Act as a member of the child's treatment team and provide updates or consultation to the case manager, parents, and others as needed.
• Perform 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 toward licensure.
• Loan repayment and tuition assistance program.
• Worksite wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED