Join Our Team!
Looking for a job where you can make a real difference? Then come work with us!
Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional, we offer rewarding career opportunities that match your skills, experience, and lifestyle. Our positions include full-time, part-time, temporary, and substitute employment, as well as contracted and internship opportunities. Many programs operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so “non-traditional” work schedules are available. In addition to direct service jobs, we offer numerous administrative positions. See our career opportunities and job listings here. The Vermont Legislature has created the following relocation incentives to attract new residents to the state and grow the workforce as well as provide support to Vermont employers.
Although most of our programs are located in Chittenden County, we have programs in Rutland, Grand Isle, and Saint Albans, and some of our programs serve Vermonters from all corners of the state. For more information about Howard Center and descriptions of our 60+ programs and services, please visit our website.
Shared Living Program
The Shared Living Program creates opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to live with a single person, couple, or family in the community. Although Shared Living Providers (SLPs) are not Howard Center employees, we can help connect individuals and families who want to become an SLP with an individual client. SLPs typically provide housing and day-to-day assistance, tailored to the needs of an individual with developmental disabilities. We use a careful matching process to ensure that each placement is mutually compatible.
This is a fulfilling opportunity for individuals who are interested in working from home while making a meaningful difference in someone’s life. A generous tax-free stipend, respite budget, free training, and team support are provided.
Learn more about Shared Living opportunities by calling 802-488-6500.
Internships
Internships can be an integral part of a student’s education and development, helping bridge the gap between academic and professional experience. At Howard Center, it’s also an excellent way to refine skills while supporting the agency’s commitment to the community. Internships are offered for academic credit, are unpaid, and last for at least one full academic semester.
The application for a Howard Center internship can be found here. You may also go to our careers page, click on “Click here for Career Opportunities,” and type “internship” in the search bar. Before you apply, please note the colleges and universities Howard Center has an active agreement with are found at the beginning of the application. If your college or university is not listed, please contact Integrated Recruitment at Integrated Recruitment at IntegratedRecruitment@howardcenter.org or the HR Help Desk at hrhelpdesk@howardcenter.org with the name of your college or university and program before applying.
In your internship application, please include the following:
- Resume
- Cover letter stating:
- Date you are available to start work
- Total required hours based on degree requirements
- Other specific internship requirements based on degree
- Supervisory requirements (e.g. hours/week and supervisor’s required licensure/accreditation)
- Your schedule of work availability
- Type of work you would like to do and why
- Skills you bring to your work at Howard Center
If you have any questions regarding the process or the program, please contact:
Aimee Upchurch: aimeeu@howardcenter.org
Volunteer
Volunteers provide essential support to several Howard Center programs. Learn more by visiting the Volunteer Opportunities page.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Howard Center is an equal opportunity employer. The Agency does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, citizenship, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital/civil union status, military/uniformed services/veteran status, disability, genetic information, being a crime victim, having a positive test result on an HIV related blood test or other legally-protected classification. Howard Center will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or with pregnancy-related conditions in compliance with applicable state and federal laws. For more information on your rights click here. If you have questions about how you will be supported as a member of our community, please contact HRhelpdesk@howardcenter.org.
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