Behavioral Interventionist

Job Description

Job Description

Make a meaningful daily impact helping children build emotional resilience and academic confidence. Howard Center is hiring Interventionists across two core youth services: The Baird School (an alternative therapeutic day school) and the Inclusion Program (public school and community-based support).

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Unmatched Paid Time Off: Up to 55 paid days off per year—enjoy school breaks (Thanksgiving, Winter, February, April) plus extended time off in June and August.
• $0 Deductible Health Plan: Exceptional medical coverage with 80% employer-paid premiums and zero deductible.
• Paid Professional Training: Receive paid certification and training in proven de-escalation models (UKERU and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention).
• Accessible Entry Path: Only 1 year of combined relevant education, volunteer, or work experience required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct 1:1 and small-group behavioral support and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) instruction to children ages 5–14 (grades K–8).
• Build supportive, positive therapeutic relationships that help students develop coping, self-regulation, and interpersonal skills.
• Implement individualized behavior and treatment plans in classroom, tutorial, and community environments.
• Use UKERU and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) methods to maintain safety and proactively de-escalate behavioral crises.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, clinicians, caregivers, and multidisciplinary school teams.

What You Bring

• Experience/Education: At least 1 year of combined education, training, and/or experience working with youth, human services, special education, or psychology.
• Mobility: Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable personal vehicle.
• Core Strengths: Strong communication skills, patience, empathy, and the ability to work independently within a structured team.

Full Benefits Package

• Generous Leave: Up to 55 days off annually, including paid holidays, CTO, and school breaks.
• Health & Wellness: Medical ($0 deductible), 2 dental options, vision, childcare stipend, and Medical/Childcare FSAs.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with employer match, agency-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short/long-term disability.
• Growth & Education: Discounted undergraduate and graduate tuition through Champlain College truED.
• Perks & Union Support: AFSCME union-backed position, wellness incentives, and local discounts (ski/snowboard passes, gym memberships, mobile plans).

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/TTY).

Howard Center provides compassionate mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services to children, adults, and families across Vermont. With over 150 years of community care, we offer an inclusive, supportive workplace culture where dedicated professionals can grow their careers while making a real, lasting impact.

Company Description

Howard Center provides compassionate mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services to children, adults, and families across Vermont. With over 150 years of community care, we offer an inclusive, supportive workplace culture where dedicated professionals can grow their careers while making a real, lasting impact.