• Direct Support Professional (CFTSS) (Syracuse,…

    Elmcrest Children's Center (Mexico, NY)


    Direct Support Professional (CFTSS) (Syracuse, Utica, Oswego, Mexico)

    Job Details

    Level

    Experienced

    Job Location

     

    Mexico Office - Mexico, NY

     

    Secondary Job Location(s)

     

    Undisclosed

     

    Remote Type

    N/A

    Position Type

    Full-Time/Part-Time

    Education Level

    Not Specified

     

    Salary Range

     

    $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    Road Warrior

     

    Job Shift

     

    Undisclosed

     

    Job Category

     

    Undisclosed

    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.

     

    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. '

     

    **This position is unique in terms of compensation. Bi-weekly performance based bonuses are available to those who qualify. This opportunity can be discussed during the interview process.

    Qualifications

    • 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.