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Hourly Child Care Interventionist

As a Child Care Interventionist at New Leaf Family Center, you play a vital role in supporting young children during critical stages of emotional, social, and developmental growth. By providing consistent, relationship-based care in a therapeutic early childhood setting, you help create a safe, structured environment where children can build trust, develop regulation skills, and experience positive daily routines. Your work directly supports each child’s ability to grow, learn, and thrive while contributing to a coordinated, team-based approach to care.

What We Offer:

+ Competitive salary

+ Generous medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance – WCMHS covers 82.5 – 92% of premium costs.

+ Matching 403(b) – match begins at 4.25% and increases based on years of service.

+ Employee assistance plan.

+ Generous sick and vacation accruals. Full- and part-time regular positions receive 12 days’ vacation and 12 days sick time annually - prorated based on standard hours.

+ 12.5 paid holidays annually.

+ Mileage reimbursement for agency related travel.

+ Fun and engaging environment and the ability to give back to the local community

Duties & Responsibilities

+ Provide direct, on-site support to children through daily programming that promotes developmental, social, and emotional growth.

+ Assist in planning and carrying out age-appropriate activities aligned with individualized needs and group goals.

+ Support children in managing emotions and behaviors using developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed strategies.

+ Follow and implement standards established by NAEYC, Vermont Department of Licensing, and New Leaf Family Center.

+ Maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured environment at all times.

+ Communicate observations and relevant information with the supervising clinician and program team.

+ Participate in ongoing training and professional development related to program goals.

Education & Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, psychology, or a related field preferred; candidates actively working toward a BA/BS will be considered.

+ Minimum of two years of early childhood experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Experience working with children who have emotional or behavioral challenges preferred.

Knowledge & Competencies

+ Understanding of early childhood development and relationship-based care.

+ Ability to engage children in a supportive, structured, and developmentally appropriate manner.

+ Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

+ Alignment with and commitment to the philosophy and goals of New Leaf Family Center.

+ Willingness to grow professionally through training, feedback, and supervision.

+ Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

This is an active, hands-on role within a therapeutic early childhood program. Child Care Interventionists move throughout classrooms and shared spaces to support children and daily routines. Staff work collaboratively, stepping in to provide coverage for one another as needed to ensure continuity of care and a safe, consistent environment for children. Flexibility, teamwork, and shared responsibility are essential components of this program.

Compensation and Benefits: This hourly position offers an hourly rate of $21.28/hr. and excellent benefits.  P art-time regular positions receive 12 days’ vacation and 12 days sick time annually - prorated based on standard hours.

To Apply:

We encourage applicants to apply via the WCMHS website Careers (https://www.wcmhs.org/careers) page. WCMHS strives to make our application process accessible to all. If you need language assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at [email protected] or 802-229-1399.

About the Agency:

For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington, and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment of individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is “Where Hope and Support Come Together.”

Washington County Mental Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. Grounded in our understanding that diversity makes our organization stronger, we are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace and services. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, health care coverage status, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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