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Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to empower teenagers, young adults, and their families to make and sustain positive changes through prevention, intervention, and life skills services.
Former Vermont Governor Jim Douglas signs H.449 into law, raising the age limit of youth in foster care from 18 to 21 in Spectrum’s Drop-In Center in 2007.
Burlington Drop-In Center
Spectrum’s Drop-In Centers are places for young people ages 14-24 to eat a meal, use a computer or...
St. Albans Drop-In Center
Spectrum’s St. Albans Drop-In Center is place for young people ages 14-24 to eat a meal, use a computer or...
Supported Housing
These voluntary programs serve about 100 young people each year and are located in downtown Burlington....
Riverstone Counseling
Here at Riverstone Counseling, our goal is to create an environment that fosters healing and growth. We...
Health Center
Pearl Street Youth Health Center Located next door to the Drop-In Center at 179 Pearl Street, the Pearl...
Skills Programs
Spectrum offers several programs that help young people learn to navigate the challenges associated with...
Mentoring
Change both your life and the life of a youth! For just a few hours a month, you can make a difference in the life...
Multicultural Youth Program
The Multicultural Youth Program (MYP) aims to support teenagers and young adults from...
Detail Works
Detail Works is a social enterprise designed to help young people build the soft skills and trade skills they need in the workplace.
Compass Prevention & Stabilization Program
Compass is a free-of-charge program providing prevention and stabilization services to youth ages 12 –...Work With Us
Join a team of passionate, committed, and fun people dedicated to ensuring teens and young adults can get help when they need it most.
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What It's Like Working at Spectrum
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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Supporting Your Well-being
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 BenefitsBuilding an Inclusive Community
Spectrum 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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Explore our current openings by clicking the options on the menu on the left. Select an option to learn more about each open position.
Mental Health and Substance Use Counselor
Riverstone Counseling, Spectrum’s outpatient counseling program, is seeking to hire two full-time licensed/licensed eligible mental health counselors or social workers for our outpatient mental health and substance use counseling program. Substance use licensure or certification preferred. Ability to be rostered with Vermont OPR required. These positions are responsible for providing comprehensive mental health and substance use screening, assessment and integrated co-occurring individual, group, and family therapy for adolescents and young adults aged 12-30.
This is an exempt position with a salary range of $53,000 – $61,000, and is eligible for an excellent benefits package which includes health, HRA, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, accrued vacation, unlimited health leave, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
AmeriCorps Spectrum Drop-In Center Food Coordinator
Be part of a community-based organization helping homeless and at-risk youth. Spectrum’s Drop-In Center provides food, basic needs, life skills, and emotional support to youth in our community. Gain experience in the human service field and have a tangible impact on the lives of young people while you collaborate with other passionate individuals to meet the rising needs for housing and homeless services in our community.
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 and energy conservation organizations around the state.
Supported Housing Youth Coach – Evenings
Youth Coaches provide support for youth staying in the Landing and Pearl Street Residence. As an important part of this community, you’ll help youth achieve housing stability, heal from trauma, and accomplish their goals. Youth Coaches are timely and effective communicators, supportive and engaging, and are excited about making a difference! The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with youth, knowledge of best practices in youth development, and a desire to make a positive difference in their lives. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
This position is eligible for a $2,000.00 sign on bonus. $1,000 to be paid in the first paycheck, and the balance after 90 days, providing you are still an active employee.
The hourly rate for this full-time position is $21.00 with a $2 shift differential.
Hours: Tuesday 3:00 pm – 1:00 am & Wednesday-Friday 4:00 pm – 2:00 am
802.864.7423 info@spectrumvt.org
