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Washington County Mental Health Services ChOICE Academy Behavioral Interventionist/Educational Support Specialist in BARRE, Vermont
DIVISION: Children, Youth and Family Services
PROGRAM: Ch.O.I.C.E. Academy
POSITION: Behavioral Interventionist/Educational Support Specialist
DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Ch.O.I.C.E. Academy HS or MS Assistant Program Coordinator
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Provide direct supervision to youth within an integrated mental health treatment facility / educational center. Implement behavioral programming and milieu counseling in social, emotional and recreation/leisure skills and activities of daily living in classroom, day treatment and community settings. Provide individual and group supervision as needed.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide milieu counseling in social, emotional regulation and recreational/leisure skills.
Successfully follow and implement behavioral management system and individualized behavior plans within classroom, day treatment and community settings.
Facilitate small group activities.
Support academic instruction and other learning activities within and outside the school setting, as directed by Ch.O.I.C.E. Academy Assistant Program Coordinator.
Develop positive and therapeutic working relationships with youth, families, and staff.
Assess and record behavior in an accurate, detailed and timely manner.
Communicate well with all parties involved with child, both verbally and in writing.
Accept and respond to administrative and clinical supervision.
Complete all agency required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
Follow and implement all agency policies and procedures.
Willing to learn crisis de-escalation and passive restraint techniques.
Must possess the capability to complete Handle With Care training to the satisfaction of a Handle With Care instructor
Ability to physically restrain youth who are a danger to self or others.
Work consistently within the mission of the program. Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education / Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in human services, education or psychology preferred.
Additional Requirements:
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to interact well with parents, school staff, WCMHS staff, and other professionals.
Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle is required.
Able to stand, walk and/or run for prolonged periods of time.
Willing and able to satisfactorily complete specialized physical and verbal de-escalation training is required.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
WHAT WE OFFER :
Competitive salary and opportunities for overtime, if desired.
Generous medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance – WCMHS covers 82.5 – 92% of premium costs.
Matching 403(b) – match begins at 4.25% and increases based on years of service.
Employee assistance plan.
Generous sick and vacation accruals. Full- and part-time regular positions receive 12 days’ vacation and 12 days sick time annually - prorated based on standard hours.
12.5 paid holidays annually.
Mileage reimbursement for agency related travel.
Fun and engaging environment and the ability to give back to the local community.
To apply, please send letter of interest/resume to: WCMHS, HR, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601 | recruitment@wcmhs.org
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