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

Part-time

Elmcrest Children's Center

Mexico, NYFull-time / Part-timePosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Mexico, NY
Schedule
Full-time / Part-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeValid Unrestricted Driver's License

Job overview

Elmcrest Children's Center is hiring a Direct Support Professional (CFTSS) (Syracuse, Utica, Oswego, Mexico). A Direct Support Professional supports individuals with mental health needs in pursuing individualized goals across various services. This community-based role involves transporting youth, contributing to program improvement, and collaborating with families and other professionals. The position requires flexibility in scheduling and maintaining compliance with training.

Key focus areas include Assist in creating a safe and secure environment, Transport/accompany individuals to places within the community, and Contribute ideas for improving experiences of individuals in the program.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Human Services, 2+ Years Mental Health Experience, and Valid Unrestricted Driver's License. Important skills include Communication, Listening Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Self-Confidence, and Customer Service.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationListening SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsSelf-ConfidenceCustomer ServiceCollaboration SkillsMicrosoft WordExcelMicrosoft OutlookAdaptability

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree2 Years Experience in Children's Mental Health2 Years Experience in Addiction2 Years Experience in Foster Care/Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice2 Years Experience in Related Human Services FieldValid Unrestricted Driver's LicenseReliable TransportationBackground Checks ComplianceFingerprinting ComplianceDrug Testing ComplianceMandatory Training Completion

Full job description

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.

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