Direct Support Professional (Cftss)

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.

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;

· 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.

Qualifications

All applicants must have one of the following:

· A Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience

· A Master’s degree and 1 year of experience

All applicants must have the following:

· 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.

Preference given to candidates with experience working with: children’s mental health, addiction, foster care/child welfare/juvenile justice, children with medical/health needs, or children with developmental disabilities.'

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Youth Mental Health: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Utica, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road