• Direct Support Professional (CFTSS) - (Binghamton,…

    Elmcrest Children's Center (Cortland, NY)


    Salary Range $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly

     

    Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time

     

    Job Shift Day/Evening

     

    Education Level 4 Year Degree

     

    Travel Percentage Road Warrior

    Description

    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.

    Qualifications

    All applicants must have one of the following:

    • A Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience

    • A Master’s degree

    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.