Direct Support Professional (CFTSS) - (Binghamton, Cortland, Norwich, Ithaca)
About The Position
Elmcrest Children’s Center has immediate openings for Part-Time (potential to move into Full-Time) direct service professionals (DSPs), to provide services to children and their families in a variety of community-based settings in the following Counties: Onondaga, Oswego, Cortland, Broome, Cayuga, Tompkins, Tioga, Oneida, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison and Chenango. Under NYS’s Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS), you will be responsible for supporting individuals with mental health needs to pursue individualized goals in a variety of services. Among the provider’s responsibilities are: · Assisting in creating a safe and secure environment; · Transporting/accompanying individuals to places within the community; and/or telehealth services as COVID regulations allow; · Contributing ideas for improving the experiences of individuals in the program, including planning appropriate activities; · Being flexible around the needs of the child and/or family; · Completing daily documentation of services provided; · Working collaboratively with family members and other professionals involved in the individual’s care; and · Maintaining compliance with all required training. This position is unique in terms of compensation. Bi-weekly performance based bonuses are available to those who qualify, earning from $22/ hour up to $ 36 /hour. This opportunity can be discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience
- A Master’s degree
- Flexibility in scheduling including evening and/or weekend hours.
- Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with reliable transportation.
- Excellent communication skills, including: oral, listening, written, and inter-personal.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Self-confidence and an ability to work with children and young adults with a variety of needs.
- Exceptional customer service and collaboration skills.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Compliance with required background checks, including fingerprinting and drug testing.
- Successful completion of all mandatory training.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in creating a safe and secure environment
- Transporting/accompanying individuals to places within the community; and/or telehealth services as COVID regulations allow
- Contributing ideas for improving the experiences of individuals in the program, including planning appropriate activities
- Being flexible around the needs of the child and/or family
- Completing daily documentation of services provided
- Working collaboratively with family members and other professionals involved in the individual’s care
- Maintaining compliance with all required training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
