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At Spectrum, our goal is to create an environment where employees feel supported and healthy, can do their best work, and have time to enjoy their lives outside of work.
Spectrum's culture is inclusive, collaborative, and outright fun at times. For the past three years, our employees voted Spectrum one of Vermont's best places to work! Join us. You can help improve our youth's lives and have a career you love.
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Employees are eligible for 27 days of combined vacation and holiday time (pro-rated for part-time employees), unlimited health leave, a 403b retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, a four-week sabbatical every six years, and a free yoga membership at Sangha.
Full-time employees (over 30 hours/week) are eligible for dental, vision, and health insurance. Spectrum pays 90% of the premium for individuals, and 80% for all other levels of insurance.
See Our Full List of BenefitsSpectrum is committed to creating and maintaining a community where youth and adults of all diverse identities are treated with respect, dignity, and equity and a community free from the weight of hate, discrimination, and fear.
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Are you passionate about empowering youth and making a meaningful difference in your community? Join our Basic Needs Program in Burlington at the Drop-In Center as a Youth Coach.
In this role, you are an important part of the Drop-In’s community, you’ll help youth access food and shelter, achieve stability, take steps to heal from trauma, and accomplish their goals. Youth Coaches are expected to participate in regular and ongoing individual and group supervision to address program development needs, care coordination for youth, and professional development needs and goals. This is a full time nonexempt position; the hours are Wednesdays 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm & Thursday – Sunday 9:00 am-6:00 pm and pays $21.00 per hour.
We offer a competitive hourly wage of $21.00 with a $4.00 shift differential and a robust benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; HRA; short-term and long-term disability coverage; accrued vacation and unlimited health leave; and a 403(b) retirement plan.
Are you passionate about empowering youth and making a meaningful difference in your community? Join our Supported Housing team as a Youth Coach!
This position provides support for and encourages residents to achieve the goals outlined in their service plan. As an important part of this community, you’ll help youth achieve housing stability, heal from trauma, and accomplish their goals. Staff will model effective, appropriate, and timely communication with others regarding resident updates. Timely and accurate completion of record keeping is also essential to this position. The Supported Housing Youth Coach is expected to participate in ongoing supervision and group supervision to address personal and programmatic development goals, care coordination, and training needs. The Youth Coaches will report to the Supported Housing Coordinator with additional support and guidance offered by the Director of Basic Needs Programs. The hours are Saturday – Monday, 4:00 pm – 2:00 am and Tuesday 3:00 pm – 1:00 am.
We offer a competitive hourly wage of $21.00 with a $2.00 shift differential and a robust benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; HRA; short-term and long-term disability coverage; accrued vacation and unlimited health leave; and a 403(b) retirement plan.
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Join our team as a Shelter Youth Coach! We have 2 open positions.
In this role, you’ll be a beacon of hope and stability for youth aged 18-24, helping them achieve their goals and heal from past trauma. As a vital part of our shelter community, you’ll support youth in everything from job and housing searches to life skills development. You’ll foster a safe and engaging environment while maintaining clear communication with staff and ensuring accurate documentation. The weekend position hours are Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm with an hourly wage of $21.00.
If you have a passion for youth development and/or a background in working with at-risk youth, we want to hear from you!
Looking for an opportunity to supplement your income while working with our amazing youth, then we want you!
Become a member of our Respite team who covers shifts for part and full time Basic Needs Staff and assume their overall responsibilities. They are responsible for the overall safety of program residents and management of the supported housing facility. Staff are expected to be an active part of a team and model effective, appropriate, and timely communication with others regarding client updates.
These positions have an immediate start date for training, however, is on an as needed basis once trained. They are nonexempt positions with a base hourly wage of $21.00, with a possible shift differential of $2.00 or $4.00, depending on shift covering. These positions are located in St Albans, VT.
Are you passionate about empowering youth and making a meaningful difference in your community? Join our Basic Needs Program at the Drop-In Center as a Youth Coach.
In this role, you are an important part of the Drop-In’s community, you’ll help youth access food and shelter, achieve stability, take steps to heal from trauma, and accomplish their goals. Youth Coaches are expected to participate in regular and ongoing individual and group supervision to address program development needs, care coordination for youth, and professional development needs and goals. The shifts for this 24 hour a week position is 12:00 – 6:00 pm on Friday, and 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. We offer a competitive hourly wage of $21.00 per hour with a $2.00 shift differential.
This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps). The VHCB AmeriCorps program supports the innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape. VHCB AmeriCorps is a national service program that places members with non-profit housing or land conservation organizations around the state. Serving on the front lines of community-based organizations, VHCB AmeriCorps members energize, engage, and empower residents to address unmet needs at the local level, collectively creating positive change and building a healthy future for Vermont.
Looking for an opportunity to supplement your income while working with our amazing youth, then we want you!
Become a member of our Respite team who covers shifts for part and full time Basic Needs Staff and assume their overall responsibilities. They are responsible for the overall safety of program residents and management of the supported housing facility. Staff are expected to be an active part of a team and model effective, appropriate, and timely communication with others regarding client updates.
The position has an immediate start date for training, however, is on an as needed basis once trained. They are non exempt positions with a base hourly wage of $21.00, with a possible shift differential of $2.00 or $4.00, depending on shift covering.