DESCRIPTION:

We are an innovative person-centered organization that has been providing support to individuals and families living in Central Vermont for over 50 years. We support people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live their best life, to be part of the community, to explore their dreams and achieve their goals. You will be part of a dynamic, caring team that promotes creativity and having fun.

SKILLS: The successful candidate will:

• Have related experience providing direct support to individuals with a variety of support needs (behavioral, emotional, communication, self-care, mobility, etc.).
• Be willing and able to work on a flexible schedule that includes weekends, evenings, overnights, and on-call times.
• Work independently, as well as be a productive participant of a team.
• Record data and complete other documentation in an accurate, detailed and timely manner.

• Build and foster positive relationships with all team members and community contacts.
• Preserve privacy, confidentiality and insure dignity to assigned individual and all others.
• Attend trainings, in-services, and/or conferences to assure professional growth as approved by supervisor.
• Have a safe reliable vehicle. Possess a clean driving record and valid driver’s license to transport individuals to community activities and team meetings.
• Adhere to all of Washington County Mental Health Services policies and procedures.
• Additional duties as required or assigned by your supervisor

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of ethical work practices, a sense of humor, and experience with technology such as Microsoft applications. Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred but not necessary.

Valid driver’s license, good driving record and safe, reliable, insured vehicle required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
WCMHS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business need, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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