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Elmcrest Children's Center Direct Support Professional (CFTSS) - (Binghamton, Cortland, Norwich, Ithaca) in Binghamton, New York
Direct Support Professional (CFTSS) - (Binghamton, Cortland, Norwich, Ithaca)
Job Details
Level
Undisclosed
Job Location
Binghamton Office - Binghamton, NY
Remote Type
N/A
Position Type
Full-Time/Part-Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Salary Range
$21.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Road Warrior
Job Shift
Undisclosed
Job Category
Undisclosed
Description
Elmcrest Children’s 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 NYS’s 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 provider’s 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 individual’s care; and
· Maintaining compliance with all required training.
** This position is unique in terms of compensation. Bi-weekly performance based bonuses are available to those who qualify, earning from $21/ hour up to$ 35 /hour. This opportunity can be discussed during the interview process.
Qualifications
All applicants must have one of the following:
· A Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience
· A Master’s degree
All applicants must have the following:
· Flexibility in scheduling including evening and/or weekend hours.
· Valid, unrestricted driver’s 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.