Social Skills Interventionist, Burke School

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization operating with the purpose of promoting a high quality, comprehensive community mental health program in Vermont’s beautiful Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to enrich communities and enhance the ability of individuals and families to improve their lives.

Social Skills Interventionist, Burke School

The Social Skills Interventionist is an opportunity to work with a dedicated team in providing support(s) for students so they can access their education in the public school setting and make a positive difference in their lives. The ideal candidate will have flexibility, patience, and willingness to learn. As a Social Skills Interventionist you will be an active member of the team providing direct support to students who are unable to access their education due largely to behavior challenges.

Hours are Monday-Friday, 7:45am - 3:45pm. Position works the school year and summer program.

About NKHS:

NKHS is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization operating with the purpose of promoting high quality, comprehensive community mental health programs in Vermont’s beautiful Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to empower individuals, families, and communities by promoting hope, healing, and support.  NKHS is a Designated Agency contracted with the State of Vermont to provide the highest quality of service in the areas of adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, children and youth with serious emotional disabilities, and adults with mental health and substance use challenges.  We serve the populations of Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties through a wide variety of targeted programs for individuals of all ages. NKHS has over 450 employees providing case management, community and home supports, residential care, psychiatry, medication management, therapy, vocational supports, school based counseling, emergency care, and respite services. These services are provided annually to nearly 4,000 of our local community members, helping them overcome challenges and achieve health in mind, body, and spirit. Visit us at NKHS.org  Check out Life in the NEK of Vermont

Responsibilities, As a Social Skills Interventionist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of the children and youth under your care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide direct services to individuals served facilitating replacement skills acquisition, social skills, leisure skills, and self-regulation training
• Ability to follow and implement treatment plans/positive behavior support plans
• Ability to follow individual plan of care, behavioral and crises plans

Key Skills and Abilities

• Flexibility, patience and willingness to learn.
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team providing support to students unable to access their education due to emotional/behavior challenges.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in human services, education, psychology or related field preferred. If degree requirements are not complete, must be working toward completion within one year of being hired.
• Experience in ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) preferred
• Must have access to personal vehicle to transport students as needed.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary $21.00/hr plus, depending upon education and experience
• Tuition & continuing education reimbursements and loan repayment program.
• Monday - Friday work week.
• Health and dental insurance.
• 403b retirement plan with Agency contribution and match.
• Generous paid time off, 12 sick days and 12 paid holidays.
• Outstanding employee wellness program

• Exceptional benefits package including low-cost medical and dental, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, AFLAC, employee assistance program, generous paid time off, and additional optional benefits

Northeast Kingdom Human Services is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.