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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

$20.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Road Warrior

Job Shift

Undisclosed

Job Category

Undisclosed

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.