Flood Crisis Counselor-Temporary Position

3 days ago


St Johnsbury, United States Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) Full time

If you’re looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work in your community, join the passionate, community-minded team at Northeast Kingdom Human Services We are looking for team members who are passionate about doing good and creative thinking.


The Outreach/Education Counselor will support community-based outreach, counseling, and linkage to essential services to those impacted by the 2023 and 2024 flooding in Vermont. This program is funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) disaster relief grant for states, U.S. territories, and federally recognized tribes, and was awarded after the presidential disaster declaration in July 2023. This is a temporary position that will end once the declaration and funding end.

SOS Vermont helps people recover and rebuild their lives after a disaster by supporting short-term interventions that involves the following goals:

  • Helping disaster survivors understand their current situation and reactions
  • Reducing stress and providing emotional support
  • Assisting survivors in reviewing their disaster recovery options
  • Promoting the use or development of coping strategies
  • Connecting survivors with other people and agencies who can help them in their recovery process


Services are offered to disaster survivors in their homes, shelters, temporary living sites, or houses of worship, and may include:

  • Individual and group crisis counseling
  • Referral follow up
  • Basic supportive or educational contact
  • Community outreach (door to door)
  • Community networking and support
  • Assessments, referrals, and resources
  • Development and distribution of educational materials
  • Media and public service announcements



QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working with vulnerable populations (e.g., people experiencing homelessness, people living with mental health and/or substance use disorders).

Experience working with adults, adolescents or children in crisis.

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., General Educational Equivalent (GED)

Excellent communication and active listening skills

Comfort with and willingness to provide outreach and support in person (rather than remotely)

Empathy and compassion toward others

Ability to work independently

Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations



SALARY & BENEFITS

  • $26.00/hr plus, depending upon education and experience
  • 20 hour work week
  • Education reimbursements and loan repayment program.
  • Generous paid time off, 12 sick days and 12 paid holidays.
  • Outstanding employee wellness program
  • Exceptional benefits package including low-cost medical and dental, short-/long-term disability coverages, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, AFLAC, employee assistance program, generous paid time off, and additional optional benefits



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