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About the Role
WCMHS is seeking a Residential Support Specialist to provide direct support and skill coaching to individuals receiving residential mental health services, helping them build stability, independence, and confidence. This role involves creating a safe, structured environment, supporting clients through crisis, reinforcing coping strategies, and encouraging community engagement.
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:4 supervision and support to individuals in a Washington County Mental Health residence.
- Participate in agency training to understand clinical principles, skills, assumptions, and strategies within one year.
- Perform crisis intervention as needed.
- Conduct environmental sweeps of the clients’ residence to ensure safety.
- Model, coach, and reinforce skills for boundary setting, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Coach engagement in prosocial activities and community participation.
- Model and coach living skills including cooking, housekeeping, laundry, budgeting, shopping, and personal hygiene.
- Transport clients for appointments and employment.
Requirements
- B.A. in psychology or related field is preferred.
- Previous work with MH and/or SUD population is desirable.
- Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and safe, insured vehicle required.
- Ability to deliver services and complete treatment notes in English.
- Ability to apply restraints to clients within agency training and guidance.
Skills
- Direct support
- Skill coaching
- Crisis intervention
- Emotional regulation
- Interpersonal skills
- Daily living tasks
- Community engagement
Location
- Berlin, VT
Work Type
- Full Time
- Overnight shifts
- Weekends
- Holidays
Education Level
- High School Completion or Equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $20.25 - $21.08 Hourly
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible holidays
- 12 vacation days in year one
About the Company
- For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington, and Williamstown.
- WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment to individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities.
- Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care.
- Washington County Mental Health Services is “Where Hope and Support Come Together.”