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Howard Center · 1 month ago

Program Coordinator - Community Outreach

Burlington, VT 05401, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

Howard Center is dedicated to changing lives through effective community services. The Program Coordinator will work closely with local law enforcement and diverse populations to provide essential support and supervision to the Community Outreach Team, ensuring clients gain stability in the community.

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Responsibilities

Provides basic mental health support, medical, legal, financial, housing and other information and referrals with the goal of helping clients gain stability in the community

Recruits, trains and supervises staff

Provides immediate response to escalated behavior that is reported to or observed by the community outreach team

Communicates with service providers, merchants and/or concerned citizens about behaviors and social issues that are causing concern

Educates the community regarding psychiatric disabilities, homelessness, substance abuse and mental health issues

Collects data and prepares reports for grant funders and community organizations

Qualification

De-escalation skillsCommunity servicesAdministrative supervisionClinical supervisionDiverse populations

Required

6 years of a combination of education and experience in a related field

Valid driver's License, and use of a personal vehicle

De-escalation skills, knowledge of community services and resources

Benefits

Generous time off starting at 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!