Sub - Direct Support Professional

Howard Center • Burlington, VT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Facilitate community integration for clients with intellectual disabilities who may also have behavioral and/or psychiatric challenges by providing individualized support. This is a great opportunity to gain experience or utilize your current skills such as American Sign Language (ASL), behavioral intervention, and community integration, while committing to shifts based on your availability.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in human services preferred or combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge and skill has been acquired
• Valid driver's License, use of a personal vehicle, and an acceptable driving record
• High School Degree or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• American Sign Language (ASL)
• behavioral intervention
• community integration

Responsibilities

• Initiate constructive activities that address goals on a client's Individual Support Agreement (treatment plan)
• Facilitate community inclusion, daily living, and skill acquisition
• Utilization of sound judgement and maintenance of calm demeanor during crisis
• Provide needed behavioral and/or mental health support
• Provide needed personal and/or medical care

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Retirement through 401(k)
• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED