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

Elmcrest Childrens 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 NYSs 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 providers 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 individuals care; and

Maintaining compliance with all required training.

Preference given to candidates with experience working with:childrens 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 bonusesare available to those who qualify.This opportunity can be discussed during the interview process.

A Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience

A Masters degree

All applicants must have the following:

Flexibility in scheduling including evening and/or weekend hours.

Valid, unrestricted drivers 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.