Residential Care Worker

at Amergis in Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Description

Amergis Healthcare has an opportunity for Residential Acute Care Workers and Direct Support Professionals to provide support in residential homes and community based settings at multiple locations in Chittenden County.

Pay: $20 – $27/hour based on experience, plus $500 sign on bonus

Qualifications:

+ 2-3 years experience in a behavioral setting

+ Must be comfortable working 1 on 1, sometimes with severe cases

+ Valid driver’s license, and use of a personal vehicle to transport residents as needed

+ Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing or other Human Development Major

+ High school degree or equivalent

+ Routine lifting

+ Ability to work either Saturday or Sunday

+ Knowledge of medical equipment

+ Committed to trauma-informed approach

Schedule: 32-40 hours per week, multiple shifts available, 1 weekend day per week

Job Duties:

+ Transport residents in personal vehicle as needed

+ Initiate constructive activities that address goals on a client’s Individual treatment plan

+ Implement support and crisis plans in collaboration with the treatment team.

+ Facilitate community inclusion, daily living, and skill acquisition

+ Utilization of sound judgement and maintenance of calm demeanor during crisis

+ Provide needed behavioral and/or mental health support

+ Provide needed personal and/or medical care

Duration: Temp to Perm

Amergis proudly offers weekly pay, BCBS health benefits with Medical, Vision, and Dental options, Paid Time Off Programs, Perkspot Employee Discount Program, 401K Savings Plan, and Employee Assistance and Work/Life Program including Counseling Services

Not the perfect fit for you? We’d love to find the job that is! We staff hundreds of facilities nationwide so please submit your application today and connect with a National Recruitment Manager who will match you with opportunities tailored to your skills, goals, and preferences.

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Aide

Job Function: Aide | DSP III – Personal Vehicle | DSP III – Personal Vehicle

Job Type: Contract – Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0709

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $1000 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-06-12T19:34:28