Direct Support Personnel

Amergis Healthcare has an opportunity for a Direct Care Worker to provide support in residential homes and community based settings at multiple locations in Chittenden County. 

Pay: $25/hour, paid weekly

Qualifications:

• Experience in a behavioral health setting 
• Valid driver’s license, and use of a personal vehicle to transport residents as needed to appointments and errands within the community
• Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing or other Human Development Major
• High school degree or equivalent
• Routine lifting

Schedule: 37.5 to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 

Job Duties:

• Initiate constructive activities that address goals on a client’s Individual treatment plan
• Drive residents to errands and appointments within the community
• Facilitate community inclusion, daily living, and skill acquisition
• Utilization of sound judgement and maintenance of calm demeanor during crisis
• Provide needed behavioral and/or mental health support
• Provide needed personal and/or medical care

Duration: Temp to Perm

Amergis proudly offers weekly pay, BCBS health benefits with Medical, Vision, and Dental options, Paid Time Off Programs, Perkspot Employee Discount Program, 401K Savings Plan, and Employee Assistance and Work/Life Program including Counseling Services

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