Careers at UCS Careers at UCS View Current Openings It’s time to be proud of the work you do. Every position contributes to building a stronger community by empowering individuals and families to live healthy and meaningful lives. Make an important difference while earning a living! UCS is the proud recipient of Vermont News and Media’s 2023 Readers Choice award for favorite Community Service Organization! Quick Links Benefits Why UCS Current Openings COVID-19 Vaccination Benefits Generous Benefits Building A Stronger Community. Building a Stronger You. Health Insurance UCS understands that we are all different and that our employees value choice. UCS proudly offers 3 health insurance plan options. All three plans are with CBA Blue which utilize the Blue Cross Blue Shield network. Link to Machine Readable Files-Transparency in Coverage Dental & Vision Plans Dental insurance available from North East Delta Dental. Vision insurance available from Vision Service Plan (VSP). Paid Time Off Vacation Year 1: 1.0 day per month (12 per year) Year 2: 1.25 days per month (15 per year) Year 3: 1.5 days per month (18 per year) Year 4: 1.75 days per month (21 per year)* *Senior Leadership Positions begin at the Year 4 level Sick Leave Ten days per year, earned up to a maximum of 75 days. Accrued sick days may be converted to personal days based on accrual amounts. Part-time, non-benefit eligible employees working an average of 18 hours or more per week earn up to 40 hours per year. Life Insurance Group life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are provided at no cost to the employee. The benefit is 1.5 times annual wages up to a maximum of $100,000 each* and is portable upon employment separation.*Age-Based or other reductions apply as outlined in Plan document Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts Pre-tax Medical, Dependent Care and Insurance Premium Conversion benefits. Employee Assistance Program Access to licensed counselors for free, confidential services to assist employees and their household members in addressing work/life issues, challenges or bumps in the road that may affect their health, family life and/or work. Relias Online Learning Employees have unlimited access to the robust library of Relias online learning system of over 400 professional courses. This platform contains countless seminars and trainings relevant to your field of work and beyond. All are available for free; many with continuing education units. Retirement Plan This valuable benefit allows you to make pre-tax contributions into a 403(b) retirement account through American Funds from Capital Group. Increasing employer match after 1 and 2 years of service. Employees are 100% vested upon participation. Employer Sponsored Training Enjoy trainings such as CPR, CPI, Mental Health First Aid, and more as a UCS employee at no cost to you! Emergency Loan and Leave Eligible UCS employees may utilize Emergency Loans, Parental Leave and Leave Bank Programs. Professional License Reimbursement Receive reimbursement for qualifying professional license fees. Applicant Referral Bonus Employees referring applicants hired will receive our thank you by way of a monetary payment as follows: $200 for part-time, $300 for full-time and $600 for those designated as hard-to-fill positions. Worksite Wellness Program UCS’s award winning Worksite Wellness program provides employees opportunities to live a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life. Access to Corporate Discounts Various offerings, not to mention engaging company events such as the annual staff appreciation luncheon and picnic. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) To learn more about this program, please visit this link. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Moving to Vermont? Out of State applicants may qualify for Vermont’s “New Relocating Worker Grant” incentive program. Certain UCS vacancies meet initial criteria. Learn More Why UCS? You’ll love Vermont Southern Vermont is well known for its stunning natural beauty and quaint colonial towns. Bennington County has it all: hiking trails, local eateries, community events, and UCS of course. Whether we’re walking as we have a meeting or snowshoeing after work, UCS employees know they live in the best state. Find Out Why People love working here Enjoy the camaraderie, team building and sense of community that our supportive work environments foster. All Are Welcome Here We respect WOMEN, MEN and NON-BINARY people. We value BLACK LIVES. We stand with our LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS. We celebrate CHILDREN. We stand with IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES, with INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, and PEOPLES OF ALL FAITHS. We support INDIVIDUALS and FAMILIES challenged by mental health, substance use and developmental disabilities. WE STAND WITH OUR COMMUNITY. We’re Building a Stronger Community Ready to join almost 300 employees in building a stronger community? We thought you might be. We are here to help you, so please reach out to us! Should you have any questions please contact Human Resources: Call Email Be A Part of Something Greater Current Openings Keeping Our Community Safe COVID-19 Vaccination UCS requires its employees to be vaccinated. See our Policy, inclusive of accommodation processes, as applicable. Vaccination Policy FAQs United Counseling Service is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal and state laws related to fair employment practices, and to the extent required by law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital/civil union status, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, having a positive test result on an HIV related blood test, crime victim status (as defined by Vermont State law) or other legally protected status. If you require a religious, disability or pregnancy related accommodation in order to complete our application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiry to the Human Resources office at 802-445-7300. Thank you. This link leads to the machine-readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data. Link: https://www.cigna.com/legal/compliance/machine-readable-files UCS History 63 Years In The Making From the beginning, UCS staff have been building a stronger community. Learn more about the history you could be a part of. Learn More