Employment Support Professional

Northeast Kingdom Human Services • St Johnsbury, VT

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About The Position

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) is a private, not-for-profit organization providing community mental health and related services in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. The Employment Support Professional (ESP) provides personalized job support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, supporting their safety and well-being and helping them build skills for competitive employment. The role empowers individuals to work more independently and achieve their goals in the workplace.

The position includes transporting individuals to and from work, building supportive working relationships, helping individuals address social and emotional issues, and assisting them in developing skills and natural supports at work. The employee must provide reliable, safe transportation in a properly inspected and registered vehicle and follow agency policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Appropriate vehicle insurance.
• Provide a reliable, safe, inspected, and registered vehicle for required transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals who have an intellectual/developmental disability.

Responsibilities

• Transport individuals to and from work.
• Develop rapport with individuals to cultivate a safe and supportive working relationship.
• Assist individuals in understanding and overcoming social and emotional issues.
• Provide skill-building techniques and develop and enhance supports to help individuals decrease their dependency on agency services as much as possible.
• Assist and support individuals in developing natural supports at work sites.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and provide transportation as required in a reliable, safe, inspected, and registered vehicle in accordance with agency policies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $19.50–$23.84 per hour.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursements and loan repayment program.
• Low-cost health and dental insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with agency contribution and match.
• Generous paid time off, 12 sick days, and 12 paid holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee wellness program.
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Additional optional benefits.

What This Job Offers

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