About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: CDS Offices - Barre, VT 05641Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School Completion or EquivalentSalary Range: $19.35 - $20.34 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Direct ServiceCommunity Development Specialist
WCMHS is seeking a Community Support Specialist to make a direct, lasting impact by empowering individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities to build independence, confidence, and meaningful connections in their communities.
Through personalized, hands-on support, this role helps people develop daily living, social, and life skills that support their goals and aspirations. By fostering inclusion and encouraging active participation in community life, the Community Support Specialist helps individuals strengthen their sense of belonging and enhance their overall quality of life.
Summary of Duties
Implement individualized service plans while keeping track of progress according to agency standards
Support individuals’ development towards independence, including cooking, budgeting, and communication
Transport clients safely to appointments, community activities, employment, and other essential destinations
Monitor client safety and respond appropriately in emergencies
Establish professional, positive, and supportive relationships with individuals, families, and community partners
Provide respectful and safe daily support to clients in residential setting
Compensation and Benefits
WCMHS provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and a generous retirement contribution match. Our industry-leading paid time off package includes 12.5 flexible holidays per year and 12 days each vacation and paid sick time earned in your first year of employment.
The starting pay range for this position is $19.35 - $20.34 per hour
QualificationsSummary of Qualifications
High school completion or equivalent
Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and consistent, regular access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle
Strong communication skills
Positive regard for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, autism, and co-occurring mental health or substance use disorders
Team player with a collaborative approach
Ability to maintain a calm demeanor and utilize de-escalation skills
The ability to deliver services and complete treatment notes in Englis
Workplace Conditions
Working in a variety of locations including program spaces, residential environments, and in the community, working with clients who may have difficult behaviors, transporting clients with one’s car is required, and the ability to lift up to 50lbs. Work hours include evening and weekend shifts as needed to meet staffing requirements.
About the Agency
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.”
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