Washington County Mental Health Services · 5 hours ago
Assistant Program Coordinator
Barre Town, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$25.01/hr - $25.01/hr
2+ years expWashington County Mental Health Services is dedicated to providing support and treatment for individuals with mental health challenges. The Assistant Program Coordinator supports the daily operations of the ChOICE Program, providing leadership and hands-on support to ensure a therapeutic environment for children and youth with complex mental health needs.
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Responsibilities
Supervise, train, and support a team of 8-12 Behavioral Interventionists
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and orientation of new staff and students
Coordinate daily floor coverage and respond to staffing or program needs
Support development and implementation of treatment, behavior, and safety plans
Monitor documentation for accuracy and timeliness; coach staff as needed
Provide crisis response, de-escalation, and on-call coverage when assigned
Support therapeutic programming, group activities, and care coordination
Participate in trainings, meetings, and program development initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in psychology, education or related field or equivalent experience required
At least two years' experience providing direct supports and therapeutic services to children with challenging behaviors and/or mental health diagnoses; one year of which must be with the ChOICE Program
Experience coordinating between multiple services, programs, or agencies or equivalent skills to manage the communication and organization process of helping clients navigate a system of care
Demonstrate a basic understanding of trauma informed care practices
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage complex situations in a fast-paced, team-based setting
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and crisis intervention practices
Ability to mentor staff and support consistent program delivery
Valid driver's license with a strong driving record and access to an insured vehicle
Benefits
Generous medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance – WCMHS covers 82.5 – 92% of premium costs
Matching 403(b) – match begins at 4.25% and increases based on years of service
Employee assistance plan
Generous sick and vacation accruals. Full- and part-time regular positions receive 12 days’ vacation and 12 days sick time annually - prorated based on standard hours
12.5 paid holidays annually
Mileage reimbursement for agency related travel
Fun and engaging environment and the ability to give back to the local community
Comprehensive benefits including paid time off, employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances
Educational benefits such as tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
Company
Washington County Mental Health Services
WCMHS is a community mental health center.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.01MKey Investors
VT Community Foundation
2023-07-28Grant· $0.01M
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