Crisis Specialist - Developmental Disabilities Services Division

The Developmental Disabilities Services Division is seeking a professional to join our team in program consulting, planning, coordinating, monitoring and management of DDSD's statewide Crisis resources for adults and children with developmental disabilities. Technical support and program development work at a professional level involving the planning and collaboration with DDSD's community partners to meet the basic health, safety and rehabilitative needs of children with developmental disabilities and their families for the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living. This class requires extensive interaction with state agencies, community service providers, and other organizations.

This position will work out of DAIL's offices in Waterbury VT, with the ability for candidates to work a hybrid schedule, once training and orientations complete.

This position, Crisis Specialist - Developmental Disabilities Services Division (Job Requisition #52800), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Melanie.Feddersen@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Work is performed in both a standard office setting and in the field for which private means of transportation should be available. Incumbents are subject to a variety of stressful situations while evaluating and improving support services for people with developmental disabilities.

Four (4) years or more working in direct care or supervision of people with developmental disabilities, or in a crisis intervention program.

Bachelor's degree or higher in a human service related field

One (1) or more years in a supervisory role.

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.