• Direct Support Professional (CFTSS) (Syracuse,…

    Elmcrest Children's Center (Mexico, NY)


    Salary Range $20.00 - $24.00 Hourly

    Level Experienced

    Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time

     

    Education Level Not Specified

     

    Travel Percentage Road Warrior

    Description

    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.

    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; and

    + Maintaining compliance with all required training.

    + Other Duties as Assigned: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Qualifications

    + 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.

    Required Education and Experience :

    + 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

    Additional Eligibility Qualifications :

    + 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.