Direct Support Professional (Full-Time & Part-Time)

Direct Support Professional

Provide specialized support to clients who possess a range of intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include providing a therapeutic environment for the physical, medical, and mental health of clients, developing a clear assessment of the individual's strengths and basic needs, intervening in crisis situations to stabilize an individual by utilizing a high level of clinical judgment and effective communication with client's team, and completing daily activity logs, electronic health record documentation, administrative tasks, incident/seizure reports, medical/medication logs in a clear and timely manner.

Requirements include a high school degree (or equivalent), at least one year of experience in human services or combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge and skill has been acquired, and a valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle. Structure includes full time (40 hours) and part time (20 hours or 30 hours) positions with varied schedules and travel as required for client needs, appointments, and for pick-up/drop-off. AFSCME Union (dues will apply) Non-exempt starting at $20.52 an hour. We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience.

Benefits include 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 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.