Hourly Child Care Interventionist

Job DetailsJob Location: CYFS Offices - Beckley Hill and New Leaf - Barre, VT 05641Position Type: Per DiemEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $22.34 - $23.48 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Direct ServiceHome Intervention Counselor

WCMHS is seeking a Home Intervention Counselor, you'll help young children build the social, emotional, and developmental skills they need to succeed. Through structured daily routines, engaging activities, and individualized support, Home Intervention Counselors create a safe, consistent environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Working alongside clinicians and fellow educators, Home Intervention Counselors are part of a collaborative team focused on meeting each child's unique needs. This is an active, hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with children, values teamwork, and wants to make a meaningful impact on children and families every day.

Summary of Duties

Provide direct, on-site support to children through daily programming that promotes developmental, social, and emotional growth
Assist in planning and carrying out age-appropriate activities aligned with individualized needs and group goals
Support children in managing emotions and behaviors using developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed strategies
Follow and implement standards established by NAEYC, Vermont Department of Licensing, and New Leaf Family Center
Maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured environment at all times
Communicate observations and relevant information with the supervising clinician and program team
Participate in ongoing training and professional development related to program goals

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 pay range for this position is $22.34 - $23.48 per hour.

QualificationsSummary of Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, psychology, or a related field preferred; candidates actively working toward a BA/BS will be considered.
Minimum of two years of early childhood experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working with children who have emotional or behavioral challenges preferred.
Understanding of early childhood development and relationship-based care.
Ability to engage children in a supportive, structured, and developmentally appropriate manner
The ability to deliver services and complete treatment notes in English

Work Conditions

This is an active, hands-on role within a therapeutic early childhood program. Child Care Interventionists move throughout classrooms and shared spaces to support children and daily routines. Staff work collaboratively, stepping in to provide coverage for one another as needed to ensure continuity of care and a safe, consistent environment for children. Flexibility, teamwork, and shared responsibility are essential components of this program. Must be able to safely lift 50 pounds without accommodation.

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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