Community Based Provider - Cortland

Children • Cortland, NY

8d

About The Position

Children and Family Treatment Support Services (CFTSS) provides voluntary therapeutic support to youth under 21. Through Psychosocial Rehabilitative Services (PSR) and Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST), providers deliver social and emotional support tailored to each youth's needs. The program helps youth build skills to overcome behavioral challenges and achieve healthy, age-appropriate functioning in home, school, and community settings.

The Community Based Provider delivers CPST and supports youth and families in accordance with each youth's treatment plan. The role involves coordinating with families and other providers, documenting services, and providing safe transportation as part of service delivery. After-school and weekend hours are noted.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required for the PSR position.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or a related field for the CPST position.
• Two years of experience in the Human Service field required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST).
• Build supportive therapeutic relationships with youth and their families that meet their needs and follow the treatment plan.
• Promote the caregiver-child relationship in accordance with the established treatment plan.
• Identify and communicate behavioral, emotional, or medical needs in a timely manner to consented providers involved in the youth's care.
• Confer regularly with the program supervisor, licensed professional, and program director as needed about each child's progress.
• Complete administrative functions, including scheduling visits, planning activities with youth, and completing required documentation in a timely manner.
• Provide safe transportation as part of service delivery.
• Collaborate with youth, family members, and other involved service providers to provide comprehensive care.

Benefits

• Student loan and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff: agency-paid CEUs, license preparation course, and license exam.
• Full-time staff: 403(b) with 6% employer contribution.
• Full-time staff: PTO and 9 paid holidays.
• Full-time staff: childcare reimbursement.
• Full-time staff: health, dental, and vision insurance, with HSA/FSA accounts.
• Full-time staff: life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED