Job Information
St. Catherine's Center for Children Community Based Services Provider (HCBS) in Albany, New York
About the Organization:
St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a leading non-profit organization in New York’s Greater Capital District. Our comprehensive range of human services reach more than 1,000 children, 600 families, and hundreds of adults across Upstate New York each year. Our multi-faceted programs are designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families, and adults we serve. We offer residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more.
St. Catherine’s employs more than 300 full and part-time staff. Our spectrum of services for children, families and individuals suffering from the lasting effects of abuse and neglect, family instability, mental illness, homelessness and other ongoing traumas, continues to grow. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees can bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. Our DEI-B initiatives are designed to support and build a more equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace, one which exemplifies true respect and dignity.
Job Overview:
The Community Based Services Provider (“CBSP”) provides a range of behavioral health support services to youth within our Home and Community Based Services (“HCBS”) program. Youth in this program have identified, or are at risk of, mental health, substance abuse, or developmental challenges. All services are intended to improve their health and well-being and to maintain them in their homes and communities. Services are delivered in the youth’s home, school, or other community settings, and are always goal-directed based on the individual needs of that youth and family.
The CBSP staff person will primarily deliver Caregiver/Family Advocacy Support Services (CFASS), Pre-Vocational Services and Respite. These services, under the HCBS umbrella is designed to restore, rehabilitate, and support a child’s/youth’s developmentally appropriate functioning as necessary for the integration of the child/youth as an active and productive member of their family and community.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Engage directly with youth and families to Provide 1-1 teaching, coaching, and rehabilitative counseling to build the skills and capacities of a youth struggling with mental health and developmental challenges.
Engage with youth in their home and in the community to ensure for a person-centered approach.
Provide services as identified on the youth’s Treatment/Service Plan following the specific frequency, scope, and duration.
Assist families to better understand and parent their child with mental health and developmental needs.
Attend all mandated training as assigned by their supervisor.
Regular and ongoing communication with other providers and family to advocate for a youth’s needs, mental health wellbeing and any non-healthcare needs (ex. housing, employment, social support).
Timely and accurately document the delivery of services in an electronic health record.
Local travel required to provide the services in the youth home, school, or other community settings.
Maintain a positive, strength-based and person-centered approach at all times.
Provide other support and rehabilitative services as the agency determines, based upon new contracts or changing regulations.
Additional position-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Organizational Relationships:
Works under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Community-Based Services as assigned.
Works collaboratively with other program and agency staff to ensure integrated services following the client’s treatment plan.
Position Requirements & Specifications:
Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, or in related human services field PLUS two (2) years of applicable experience in children’s mental health, addiction, foster care/ child welfare/ juvenile justice, and/or a related human services field.
Must have a clean and valid New York State Driver’s License, be actively licensed for at least one year and, AND have a reliable vehicle for transporting clients - with proof of 100/300 liability insurance coverage.
Ability to safely transport young children, which may include lifting and carrying a young infant and/or toddler.
Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate client schedules which may include some early evening hours.
Must possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong attention to detail and excellent writing aptitude.
Ability to pass required pre-employment background checks, to include fingerprinting.
This position does have regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under DOH (NYS Department of Health).
What We Offer*:
Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
Health Insurance options: Medical, Dental and Vision
Generous Combined Leave Time and LOADS of PAID Holidays!
$500 Employee Referral Bonus*
Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
We are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program*
Pension Plan with Aggressive Agency contribution
Life Insurance – Automatic Benefit; zero cost to you!
Paid Training* including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification Update courses, if role appropriate
Tuition Reimbursement*
Travel/ Mileage Reimbursement*
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment.
*To qualify, certain conditions may apply; See Human Resources for additional details.
EEO Statement: St. Catherine’s Center for Children is committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, reproductive health and pregnancy, family history and genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, politics, or other beliefs, and any other characteristics protected by law.
Background Checks: We run a thorough and complete pre-employment background check on all candidates being considered for a position, this includes fingerprinting. All candidates must successfully clear the pre-employment background check process, which follows NYS/DOJ requirements. We pay for all pre-employment background checks!