Lead Behavior Interventionist

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.

Lead Behavior Interventionist
The Lead Behavior Interventionist is an opportunity to work with a dedicated team in providing supports for students so they can access their education in the public school setting and make a positive difference in their lives. This position will cover all schools within NKHS school-based programs.
Do you have the passion and dedication to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and youth with emotional and behavioral challenges? If so, we want you to join us as Lead Behavior Interventionist!

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 500 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:

• Serve as a peer mentor to Compass Behavior Interventionists (BIs).
• Provide back-up coverage to BIs and serve as team leader in school based summer programming.
• 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

Qualifications

• BA/BS in human services, education, psychology or related field preferred.
• Experience working with children in school settings as a Behavior Interventionist.
• Experience in ABA preferred.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary: $22.25 - $27.19, 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, life insurance, AFLAC, employee assistance program, 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.

Salary : $22 - $27