Community Matters
April 1, 2024
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United Counseling Service opens Community Needs Assessment survey to the public:
United Counseling Service and Head Start/Early Head Start of Bennington County launched its annual Community Needs Assessment survey and seeks input from community members until April 10, 2024. This comprehensive Community Needs Assessment aims to understand and address the diverse needs of Bennington County and reflects UCS’ commitment to actively engage with residents, stakeholders, and community leaders to foster collaboration and drive positive change.
Take the survey.
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Staff Spotlight: Keili Trottier
Clinical Manager, Substance Use Services, Community Rehabilitation and Treatment
Clinical Manager Keili Trottier would not have guessed that serving clients struggling with substance use challenges would be her ideal career destination. Now, she finds herself in a unique position of non-judgment when working with clients of United Counseling Service’s (UCS) Substance Use Services (SUD) and Community Rehabilitation and Treatment (CRT) divisions.
Read full article.
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Join Head Start/Early Head Start for Open Interviews April 30 at Spring Center:
Head Start/Early Head Start of Bennington County will host an Open Interviews event from 4-6pm on April 30 for its early childhood programs at the Spring Center at 655 Gage Street in Bennington, VT. Hiring managers will offer on the spot interviews for job seekers hoping to learn more about career opportunities in United Counseling Service (UCS)'s United Children's Services division.
Head Start/Early Head Start currently seeks Bus Monitors/Teacher Assistants, Head Start Teachers, School Bus Drivers, and Infant and Toddler Teachers.
Learn more at ucsvt.org/events or contact nstratton@ucsvt.org or 1-802-445-7422.
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UCS Developmental Services brought community together on March 14 for a Pi Day Bake Off:
UCS Developmental Services clients hosted a Pi Day Bake Off fundraiser on March 14 to support the program's Client Activities Fund. Community members joined UCS for a fun afternoon of pie tasting at the Spring Center (next to the Berkshire Family YMCA in Bennington) with all proceeds benefiting outings and activities for clients in 2024.
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The 2024 Night to Shine video is live!
Many UCS clients attended the Tim Tebow Foundation's annual Night to Shine prom event, hosted by Mission City Church at Grace Christian School in Bennington, VT. Each year, Mission City Church captures the spirit of the event with a video, and this year's video is live! Check it out here.
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Now enrolling at Head Start/Early Head Start:
Head Start/Early Head Start is now accepting applications for children ages six weeks to five years for summer enrollment and the 2024-2025 school year at its locations in North Bennington, Bennington, and Pownal, VT.
Enrollment in Head Start includes expanded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility, new community-based slots, childcare financial assistance, bus transportation, and a pre-kindergarten partnership with the Southwestern Vermont Supervisory Union.
Families interesting in enrolling children in Head Start/Early Head Start can apply at ucsvt.org or reach out to April at 442-3686 or adunham@ucsvt.org.
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Photo from Alliance for Community Transformations
UCS joins Alliance for Community Transformation's Take Care Project:
Our community partner, Alliance for Community Transformations (ACT), leads an initiative called the Take Care Project, which aims to expand access to free period products and hygiene essentials in the Bennington region. ACT empowered UCS to get involved in the program, and now the agency provides free menstrual products for visitors at its 100 Ledge Hill Drive and Children, Youth and Family Services location at 314 Dewey Street.
View the Take Care Project's Care Map to find UCS and other participating organizations in the Bennington area. To learn more about the Take Care Project and upcoming packing parties, please visit actbennington.org.
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Thank you to our latest Superhero 5K sponsors: Bennington Banner, MSK Engineers, Northeast Delta Dental, and The Richards Group:
Interested in sponsoring our Superhero 5K and making a difference for teens in Bennington County?
Sponsor here!
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Human Resources:
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Human Resources Generalist: Support the Human Resources team with recruitment efforts, onboarding new hires, interpreting agency policies and procedures, providing excellent customer service, and fostering positive relationships between departments.
Substance Use Disorder Services/Community Rehabilitation and Treatment:
Developmental Services:
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Direct Support Professional (several positions available): Make a difference in the lives of others by helping adults with developmental disabilities reach their goals and develop relationships in their communities. (*Opportunities available in the Employment, Community Supports and Residential programs)
Outpatient Mental Health:
Facilities and Safety:
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Maintenance Worker: Support the Facilities and Safety team with building maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, heating, carpentry, and repairs.
Early Childhood Services:
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Behavior Interventionist (Northshire): Provide behavioral support and case management to clients to help strengthen their connection between home, school and community.
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Head Start Teacher: Join our Early Childhood Services team and help to ensure children in your community get a bright start! Develop and implement curriculum to meet the goals of Head Start, and communicate with children, their parents/guardians, staff, and consultants.
View all of our current job openings at ucsvt.org/careers.
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