Notice of Position Opening Grade: RSS3 – C3 Position: Residential Behavioral Health Specialist Division: Community Developmental Service We are 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. Summary of Position: 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. Essential Functions: + Serve as a primary support staff in a residential setting, working with adults with developmental disabilities. + Provide total care for day-to-day tasks, including bathing, grooming, transportation, housekeeping, grocery shopping, and meal preparation. + Provide transportation to and from community activities, mental health appointments, and school (if applicable). Use of personal vehicle may be required. + Promote an active lifestyle through engagement in activities and exercise. + Provide individualized services across different settings, including in the community. + Deliver and administer medication according to agency guidelines. + Contribute to the development and ensure support with progress towards objectives identified in Individual Support Agreement (ISA). + Preserve privacy, confidentiality, and ensure dignity for all residents. + Capture online notes, data related to residents’ daily experiences, and treatment plan progress in electronic medical record software. + Lift and transfer residents, up to 30 pounds, in a safe manner + Work with 1-2 clients in crisis or with high clinical acuity including supporting client 2 or 3 on 1 while maintaining client in line of sight at all times. + Be a positive influence. + Shape new behaviors and support learning through implementing customized behavior plans and developing healthy, therapeutic relationships with residents. + Provide safe and reliable supervision, navigating stressful or escalated moments. + Attend training, workshops, and treatment team meetings. + Other duties as assigned. 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. 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. What We Offer: + Competitive compensation with opportunities for overtime. + Bi-annual difficulty of care stipend. + Generous medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance. + Matching 403(b) contributions starting at 4.25%. + Employee assistance plan. + Generous sick and vacation accruals with 12.5 paid holidays annually. + Mileage reimbursement for agency-related travel. + Employer-paid life, AD & D, Short Term & Long-Term Insurance.     Powered by JazzHR