Community Based Services Provider
About The Position
The Community Based Services Provider (“CBSP”) provides a range of behavioral health support services to youth within our Home and Community Based Services (“HCBS”) program. Youth in this program have identified, or are at risk of, mental health, substance abuse, or developmental challenges. All services are intended to improve their health and well-being and to maintain them in their homes and communities. Services are delivered in the youth’s home, school, or other community settings, and are always goal-directed based on the individual needs of that youth and family. The CBSP staff person will primarily deliver Caregiver/Family Advocacy Support Services (CFASS), Pre-Vocational Services and Respite. These services, under the HCBS umbrella is designed to restore, rehabilitate, and support a child’s/youth’s developmentally appropriate functioning as necessary for the integration of the child/youth as an active and productive member of their family and community.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, or in related human services field PLUS two (2) years of applicable experience in children’s mental health, addiction, foster care/ child welfare/ juvenile justice, and/or a related human services field.
- A clean and valid New York State Driver’s License, actively licensed for at least one year, and have a reliable vehicle for transporting clients - with proof of 100/300 liability insurance coverage.
- Ability to safely transport young children, which may include lifting and carrying a young infant and/or toddler.
- Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate client schedules which may include some early evening hours.
- Must possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong attention to detail and excellent writing aptitude.
- Proficiency in computer applications: Microsoft Office and Google Business Workspace Suites, and use secure Internet practices; Experience with AWARDS/ NYS Connections.
- A professional record of integrity, proven reliability and dependability; Qualities of positivity, flexibility and adaptability.
- Capable of exercising ethical, independent judgment and discretion while handling sensitive data with strict confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Engage directly with youth and families to Provide 1-1 teaching, coaching, and rehabilitative counseling to build the skills and capacities of a youth struggling with mental health and developmental challenges.
- Engage with youth in their home and in the community to ensure for a person-centered approach.
- Provide services as identified on the youth’s Treatment/Service Plan following the specific frequency, scope, and duration.
- Assist families to better understand and parent their child with mental health and developmental needs.
- Attend all mandated training as assigned by their supervisor.
- Regular and ongoing communication with other providers and family to advocate for a youth’s needs, mental health wellbeing and any non-healthcare needs (ex. housing, employment, social support).
- Timely and accurately document the delivery of services in an electronic health record.
- Local travel required to provide the services in the youth home, school, or other community settings.
- Maintain a positive, strength-based and person-centered approach at all times.
- Provide other support and rehabilitative services as the agency determines, based upon new contracts or changing regulations.
- Additional position-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
- Health Insurance options: Medical, Dental and Vision
- $600 Well-being Reimbursement Benefit
- Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and Paid Holidays!
- $500 Employee Referral Bonus
- We are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Pension Plan with Generous Agency Contribution
- 403b Retirement Savings Plan
- Life Insurance – Automatic Benefit at no cost to employee
- Paid Training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate
- Tuition Reimbursement & Travel/ Mileage Reimbursement
- Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
- The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment
- Our Commitment to Collaboratively Embrace Mindfulness, Relevance, Respect and Solidarity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
