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

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.

Preference given to candidates with experience working with: children’s 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 bonuses are available to those who qualify, earning from $21/ hour up to $ 35 /hour.   This opportunity can be discussed during the interview process.

· 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.