Teams at Northwestern Counseling & Support Services, Inc.

Support daily operations and programming of a Therapeutic Community Residence, provide daytime direct support and skill-building for residents, coordinate staffing and resources, ensure Vermont DAIL compliance, collaborate with clinical and crisis teams, and maintain a safe, therapeutic living environment.

Provide school-based assessment, creation, and implementation of behavioral, therapeutic, and educational interventions. Train and consult with teachers, paraeducators, BI staff, families, and community providers. Conduct functional behavior assessments and develop behavior intervention plans, apply PBIS, and work on interdisciplinary teams to recommend system-wide and individual supports in K-12 settings.

Provide case management and counseling to youth with emotional and behavioral disabilities: assess needs, create individualized care plans, deliver life-skills instruction, make community referrals, coordinate employment exploration and placements, and collaborate with partners to support youth transition and social functioning.