Join a team of dedicated support for individuals who experience developmental disabilities in their home in Middlebury. The home offers a therapeutic and fun environment that incorporates such values as empowerment, choice and respect. This position provides direct care to the residents, and helps them build daily living/social skills and achieve personal goals according to their support plans. Patience, good judgment, attention to details and flexibility necessary. Experience with personal care and medical oversight for this population a plus. HS diploma/equivalent and good driving record required. 43.5 hours/week with 2 overnights (sleep overnight). Annual compensation 43.8K. A sign on bonus up to $500.
Our comprehensive benefit package includes: health/dental/vision, retirement matching after one-year, ample paid time off, employee assistance program, life/disability insurance, wellness incentives, discounted membership in local gyms, and tuition and student loan repayment assistance.
To apply, visit www.csac-vt.org, We encourage you to contact us even when you prefer to work part time. Let's connect and see what is possible. Call Community Associates at (802) 388-4021.
“This isn’t a job where you clock in and clock out,” Penny says. “This is a permanent home for people. It’s their safe place. That means when someone’s having a hard time, I walk beside them through it. That’s what we do here.”
Meet Peggy, who found connection and flexibility she was looking for at CSAC
Some of her shifts include overnight hours—but with a sleeping night and a monitor alert in place, Peggy says the nights are quiet. “I’m often in bed by 8,” she says. “It’s peaceful.”
Requirements
High school diploma/equivalent, use of personal vehicle, clean background.
The Counseling Service of Addison County (CSAC) is a local community mental health center located in Middlebury, Vermont. Since 1959, CSAC has been an integral part of the Addison County community.
The Counseling Service offers a wide range of professional mental health and developmental services designed to meet the needs of those seeking help. We are able to provide a multi-disciplinary approach that draws on the expertise of our staff, which includes persons trained in developmental services, substance abuse treatment, psychiatry, psychology, mental health counseling, social work, family therapy, and child therapy.
Our goal is to help people live more productive lives in their communities.
The following Mission Statement and Values were adopted by the CSAC Board of Directors at their October 9th, 1997 Board meeting. The Mission Statement and Values are the result of several staff and community meetings, where input was gathered.
Mission Statement
The Counseling Service of Addison County is committed to promoting stable and safe communities by helping people live emotionally healthy and satisfying lives. We strive to provide the best mental health, substance abuse, and developmental services to improve the quality of life for all community members. We work collaboratively with community organizations to help individuals and families achieve maximum wellness.
Values we commit to:
Treat consumers and employees with courtesy, respect, and dignity
Design services based on people's strengths and capabilities
Listen to and involve consumers, staff, and the community
Respond to the evolving needs of the community and individuals
Focus on problem prevention and early intervention
Provide services which use resources wisely
Create vital roles within our organization for consumers and family members
Offer employees opportunities to grow and advance
Value diversity
