Residential Counselor I
State of VermontEssex, Vermont, United States
Posted November 10, 2025
22070 - 34230 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion.
Job Description
Join a team of dedicated and compassionate staff at a new 16-bed state-of-the-art Secure Residential Facility in Essex, Vermont. As a Residential Counselor I, you will play an essential role in the person-centered treatment of adults with severe mental illness.
Requirements
- Six (6) months of experience in a human services, health care, public administration or related field.
- Enrollment in a degree program matriculating towards a degree in a human services, health care, public administration or related field.
- Active Driver’s License is required.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
Benefits
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program