Howard Center

We offer life-saving professional crisis and counseling services to children and adults; supportive services to individuals with autism and developmental disabilities who need help with education, employment, and life maintenance skills; counseling and medical services for those struggling with substance abuse, and intensive interventions for adults with serious and persistent mental health challenges. Howard Center was founded in 1865 and serves more than 16,000 individuals and families every year.

Our mission is to improve the well-being of children, adults, families, and communities.

- We believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every individual.
- We believe in the human capacity for growth and development.
- We believe that health and well-being come through positive relationships with others, healthy connections with family and community, contributing to others, and caring and taking responsibility for oneself.

Our Benefits

The Howard Center benefits program reflects our commitment to maintaining an environment where people choose to work—one that supports a healthy balance between the personal and professional lives of our employees.

As an employer of choice in our region, we offer competitive comprehensive benefits. Staff working in regular positions scheduled 20 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits on a pro-rated basis:

- Comprehensive health/dental insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match after one year of service in which 1000 hours or more are worked
- Generous time off beginning at 36 days/year of combined time off for full-time employees
- Childcare Stipend
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to reduced tuition on-line degree programs through Champlain College

All staff also benefit from Howard Center’s award-winning workplace wellness program. HC4ME is a multi-year recipient of the Vermont Governor's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports award. The HC4ME Committee coordinates physical fitness groups for Howard Center staff, occasional activities such as on-site massage, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education including a full-day annual wellness fair for staff.

All staff are eligible for voluntary benefits including discounted mobile phone contracts, gym memberships, ski/snowboard passes, and auto/home insurance discounts, to name a few (note: voluntary benefits are offered at the discretion of hosting business or organization and may change over time).