Direct Support Professional (South)

ELMCREST CHILDRENS CENTER INC • City of Cortland, NY

3d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of a Direct Support Professional is supporting individuals with mental health needs to pursue individualized goals in a variety of services. This position is community based by nature and involves the transportation of youth in and around their communities.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, including oral, listening, written, and interpersonal
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Self-confidence and an ability to work with children and young adults with a variety of needs as well as their caregivers and other providers
• Exceptional customer service and collaboration skills
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, excel and Outlook
• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in children’s mental health, addiction, and/or foster care/child welfare/juvenile justice or another related human services field
• Flexibility in scheduling including evening and/or weekend hours
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with reliable transportation
• 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 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level