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Burlington, VT
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Acute Residential Counselor Youth - Transition House
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: $22.75/hr
Posted: 1 week ago
Location: Burlington, VT (Onsite)
Last Updated: 5 days ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/1/2026
Job Description
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wchi-A_Ks0 Acute Residential Counselor Youth - Transition House The Transition House is a 4-bed residential treatment program in Essex, VT. The goal of the work is to promote and support successful transitions for adolescent males, back into their communities Become a teacher, mentor, mediator and life coach to our residents, while developing therapeutic relationships and modeling healthy living skills. This position comes with valuable supervision and training and the opportunity for professional growth within the agency Responsibilities Model and teach independent living skills Develop therapeutic relationships with residents Implement conflict resolution strategies Teach healthy emotion regulations skills Assist in the daily living of adolescents residing in this residential home Provide proper level of supervision Requirements A combination of skills, experience and/or education A valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle Travel throughout Chittenden County Minimum age requirement of 21 Ability to make decisions in a crisis independentl Structure Full-time (40 hrs) AFSCME Union (dues will apply) Non-exempt Starting at $22.75 an hour We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience 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! Employee referral and sign on bonus is subject to Howard Center policy
Our Values:
Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.