Direct Support Professional (Full-Time & Part-Time)

Howard Center•Burlington, VT

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide specialized support to clients who possess a range of intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include providing a therapeutic environment for the physical, medical, and mental health of clients, developing a clear assessment of the individual's strengths and basic needs, and intervening in crisis situations to stabilize an individual by utilizing a high level of clinical judgment and effective communication with the client's team. Daily activity logs, electronic health record documentation, administrative tasks, incident/seizure reports, and medical/medication logs must be completed in a clear and timely manner.

Requirements

High School degree (or equivalent) required
At least one year of experience in human services or combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge and skill has been acquired
Valid driver's License, and use of a personal vehicle

Responsibilities

Provide a therapeutic environment for the physical, medical, and mental health of clients
Develop a clear assessment of the individual's strengths, and basic needs
Intervene in crisis situations to stabilize an individual by utilizing a high level of clinical judgment and effective communication with client's team
Complete daily activity logs, electronic health record documentation, administrative tasks incident/seizure reports, medical/medication logs in a clear and timely manner

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
Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!