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Description
Orientation and Training will be held on 6/24,/6/25,6/27,6/28
Camp Starts July 9th and will end on August 9th
23.5 hours per week (Tuesday - Thursday from 8:00-3:30)
Why Join United Counseling Service:For over 65 years, UCS has been
providing exceptional and thoughtful care to individuals and families in
our community through programs, services, and educational opportunities.
Our staff includes positions such as administration, clinicians, nurses,
teachers, case managers, psychiatrists, and direct support providers who
work within our 15 facilities to support over 3,000 individuals
annually. We are proud to be part of Vermont Care Partners, a network of
sixteen agencies that provide mental health, substance use disorder, and
developmental-disability services and supports in every county in
Vermont. We are looking for team players to join us in making a
difference in the lives of others and building a stronger community.\
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Relevant experience in human
services field preferred. Experience working with children and youth
required.
- Valid Drivers License
Requirements
The Direct Support Professional Community Summer Camp is responsible for
performing a variety of tasks for a child who has mental health needs to
mitigate the build up of stressors that put children at risk of more
serious difficulties and / or removal from the home. Those tasks are
related to the instruction, supervision, and monitoring of individuals
skills for developing independence and inclusion into the community and
improved social skills.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
DIRECT SERVICE:Provides recreational activities and services to
children in a respectful, friendly, and professional manner that
supports client choice. Provides crisis intervention as directed by the
program coordinator or manager. Acts as a role model for the clients and
the community, understanding that all interactions are opportunities for
teaching. Follows all treatment plans and supporting documents (i.e.
behavior, safety, or communication plans). Attends all trainings and
other meetings as assigned.
RECORD KEEPING:Completes agency paperwork including, but not limited
to, submitting accurate daily and weekly time sheets, and expense
sheets.
NETWORKING:Provides needed information to other staff,
professionals, and family in a professional confidential manner. Serves
as advocate and/or liaison on behalf of individual served, and UCS.
Participates as a problemsolver in team and other meetings.
CONSULTATION:Acts as a member of the child\'s treatment team.
Provides consultation/updates to case manager, parents, etc. as needed
about child\'s needs/behavior. May attend treatment team meetings as
needed
Salary Description
Hourly Range: \$16.00 -\$17.75
To apply visit <https://www.ucsvt.org/careers/>