ChOICE Academy Behavioral Interventionist / Educational Support Specialist

ChOICE Academy Behavioral Interventionist / Educational Support Specialist

For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington, and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment of individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is "Where Hope and Support Come Together."

P osition : WCMHS is seeking a ChOICE Behavioral Interventionist Educational Support Specialist : 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.

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.
• 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.

Compensations and Benefits : This full-time position offers an hourly rate of $23.59 / hr. and excellent benefits, including tuition reimbursement / student loan assistance; generous paid time off; employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances; and a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match.

To Apply : We encourage applicants to apply via the WCMHS website Careers page. Applications (resume and cover letter, preferred) may also be emailed to recruitment@wcmhs.org or mailed via USPS mail to WCMHS Human Resources, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. WCMHS strives to make our application process accessible to all. If you need language assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at recruitment@wcmhs.org or 802-229-1399.

Washington County Mental Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. Grounded in our understanding that diversity makes our organization stronger, we are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace and services. We encourageapplications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, health care coverage status, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

What type of position do you prefer? Full-time Part-time Per- diem

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Have you ever been employed by WCMHS? Yes No

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Are you currently or have you provided contracted services for WCMHS? Home Provider Respite Other

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Are you or an immediate member of your family receiving services from WCMHS? Yes No

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Are you legally eligible and / or of legal age to work in the United States? Yes No

Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No

Please list any states in which you currently hold or have held a driver's license in the past three years :

Are you related to any WCMHS employee(s)? Yes No

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Have there ever been any documented complaints of child and / or patient abuse or neglect against you? Yes No

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Have you ever had a professional license suspended or revoked? Yes No

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Do you currently reside in the state of Vermont?

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