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Career Coach - Career Connections

Howard Center

Burlington, VT

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Career Counseling, Career Development, Case Management, Childcare, Customer Support/Service, Disability Insurance, Diversity, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, Fitness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Insurance, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Service Delivery, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Burlington, VT
POSTED
Today

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Career Coach - Career Connections:

Provide evidence-based supported employment services by assisting individuals with mental health challenges,obtain and maintain meaningful employment. Ideal candidate will have experience in the mental health field and knowledge of community resources, business organizations and agencies relevant to individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide supported employment and supported education service applying the 8 Principles of Individual Placement and Support
  • Develop a Career Plan identifying client's abilities, talents, values, skills, hobbies etc. with the client, case manager, family members and other significant individuals who support their desire to work
  • Conduct job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the client following the principles and procedures of evidence-based supported employment
  • Provide individualized, time-unlimited follow-along supports to assist clients in maintaining employment
Requirements:
  • Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle
  • One year of work experience in mental health field
  • Knowledge of community resources, business organizations and the general business community
Structure:
  • Full time (37.5 hrs)
  • AFSCME Union (dues will apply)
  • Non-exempt
  • Starting at $21.79 an hour
  • We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience
Benefits:
  • Accrue 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 Disability 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, 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. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

About the Company

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Howard Center

Situated alongside Lake Champlain, we are the largest private non-profit human services organization in the State of Vermont.   Since 1865, Howard Center has been helping people and communities thrive by providing supports and services to address mental health, substance use, and developmental needs.  Today, we employ 1,600 staff providing services in 60 locations serving more than 16,000 community members annually.

Through our competitive and award-winning benefits, work-life balance and equal opportunity employment, we build teams of dedicated, passionate individuals who embrace our mission and are committed to making a lasting contribution to the lives of the people we serve. 

The world around us continues to change every day.  At Howard Center, we believe it is vital to face new and unanticipated obstacles with all of our voices.  We welcome applicants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, identities and expressions, religious beliefs, disabilities, age groups, lived experiences and perspectives.  In order to provide the best care for our clients, our aim is for our staff to be a reflection of the community we serve.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1865
WEBSITE
https://www.howardcenter.org