Job Description
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.”
Position: Residential Behavioral Health Specialist. We are seeking an innovative person-centered organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families in Central Vermont for over 50 years. Focused on empowering individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and providing trauma-informed care, our dynamic and caring team promotes creativity, growth, and a positive environment.
As a Residential Behavioral Health Specialist, you will play a crucial role in our mental health residential facility for adults in Vermont. This role encompasses elements from various positions, ensuring a comprehensive approach to support and care.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle.
- Experience with technology such as Microsoft Suite.
- Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred but not required.
- Ability to assist clients that may require physical interventions and frequent physical activity. Ability to walk up to several miles and lift and transfer up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to effectively manage and de-escalate situations involving clients who may become combative or willing to participate in mitigation training.
- Skills to work with mental health/developmental/co-occurring residential clients with highly complex medical needs.
- Skills to deal with extensive instances of unpredictability exhibited by clients. Including things such as suicidality and exhibiting dangerous behaviors towards self or others.
- Lift and transfer residents, up to 30 pounds, in a safe manner
Successful Candidates Will:
- Possess the ability to work independently and as a team.
- Follow through with assigned tasks.
- Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Possess and expresses great patience and empathy for residents.
- Positive attitude and sense of humor.
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
Compensation and Benefits: This full-time position offers an hourly rate of $21.23/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 encourage applications 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.
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