Communication Resource Specialist
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Communication Resource Specialist:
The position provides support to clients and their teams in the development of a client's communication skills. This support will include the clinical supervision and training of communication partners, development of communication plans, and collaboration within a client's team to work on the implementation of those goals.
Responsibilities:
- Provide training to clients in their preferred method of communication and training and supervision to members of a client's team to support their client’s communication effectively.
- Collaborate with clients and their teams to develop goals and communication plans.
- Maintain documentation for communication services provided to individual clients and collect data on communication access for clients across developmental services.
- Coordinate services with external service providers including interpreter and translation services, the Vermont Assistive Technology Program and the University of Vermont Medical Center Speech and Language Department.
- Participate as a member of agency and statewide communication committees including the Howard Center Communication Team and Vermont Communication Task Force and other agency committees
Requirements:
- Associates degree in the field of Human Services, Education or Speech Language
- Two years of experience working with/supporting individual's communication needs
- Use of a personal vehicle with an acceptable driving record
Structure:
- Full time (37.5 hours)
- Exempt
- Annual salary starting at $48,609
- We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience
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Benefits:
- Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
- Comprehensive Health Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
- Two Dental options
- Vision Insurance
- Employer 401(k) contributions
- Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance
- Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
- Childcare Stipend
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee referral program with financial payment
- Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
- Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
- Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!
- Employee referral and sign on bonus is subject to Howard Center policy.
Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.
Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.