Aftercare Direct Support Professional

Exciting opportunity at Elmcrest Children’s Center! We welcome you to join Elmcrest’s Aftercare Program and help continue to make a difference in our youth’s lives as they transition out of our programs and return into the community setting.The Aftercare DSP will help youth and their families/discharge resource become integrated and engaged in their community as they are being discharged from Elmcrest’s Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP).

CFTSS (Children and Family Treatment and Support Services) offers opportunities to better meet the behavioral health needs at earlier junctures in a child/youth’s life to prevent the onset or progression of behavioral health condition. CFTSS is a set of services designed to help youth and their families gain the necessary tools to be successful in their homes and communities. This is done through goal driven supports and solution based interventions.

The Aftercare DSP will provide Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment Services (CPST) while also meeting the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) Aftercare Services requirements. Generally, CPST activities aim to strengthen the coping capacity of a youth and their family; and to regain stability in their everyday functionality after a crisis. Specific activities include developing interventions aimed at building resilience, strengthening family bonds, and relationship building in the academic, home, workplace, community and other settings where the youth spends their day.

Work Location: Need to travel to various counties in Upstate New York at least twice per month, on-site in Aftercare Program (Syracuse, NY) and some tele-health/work from home option depending on case.

· The Aftercare DSP is responsible for providing the following array of CPST services to the youth and family: Intensive Interventions (Counseling), Crisis Avoidance (Counseling), Intermediate Term Crisis Management (Counseling), Rehabilitative Psychoeducation, Strengths Based Service Planning, and Rehabilitative Supports.

· The Aftercare DSP is responsible for oversight of the provision of aftercare services and ensuring the youth and family/discharge resource’s needs are being met.

· Monthly Face-to-face Requirements: face-to-face mandates are as followed: at minimum there are to be two substantive face-to-face contacts with youth per month (at least one of the two contacts must be held at the youth's place of residence the other can be in the community). One substantive face-to-face contact with the family/discharge resource per month (this contact can include the youth but must be held at the youth's place of residence).

· Permanency Planning Team Meetings: Responsible of holding several meetings regarding youth’s success/barriers post discharge from the residential setting. Aftercare DSP will collaborate with other members of the Permanency Planning Team to promote success.

· Availability: Flexibility to create your own schedule depending on client availability but must have availability to provide services during after-school/evenings if needed. Must meet weekly billing minimum and work 40 hours for full-time role.

· Documentation: Complete required documentation for Medicaid billing within prescribed timeframes. All case notes and casework contacts must documented in OCFS CONNECTIONS database and EMR.

· Report to Aftercare Coordinator/Clinical Supervisor for regularly scheduled supervision to review cases, youth and family needs and service progress and/or barriers.

· Collaborate with various service providers which will included but not limited to; LDSS County Case Workers, other QRTP Agencies, Schools, Community Based Providers, etc. The Aftercare DSP will be responsible for making additional referrals in the community based on the youth and family/discharge resources needs.

Qualifications:

All Applicants much have one of the following:

· Must have a Bachelor Degree and at least 2 years’ experience in mental health or human services field or working with youth and families

OR

· Master’s degree (Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, etc.)

Applicants must have all of the following:

· Must have good written and oral communication skills.

· Must have positive attitude and engaging personality.

· Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.

· Self-confidence and an ability to work with children and young adults with a variety of needs.

· Effective problem-solving skills.

· Must be reliable and able to work independently and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality/communication with the multidisciplinary team.

· Must be cleared by the NYS Justice Center through fingerprinting for a Criminal History Records search.

· Must be cleared for work through Drug Testing.

· Must be cleared by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services for instances of child abuse and/or neglect.

· Valid, unrestricted New York State Driver’s License, with reliable/safe transportation.

· Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register and Driver license as required by the program.

• Successful completion of mandatory training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $24 - $26