About this opportunity
St. Catherine’s Center for Children lists this Community Based Services Provider (per diem) opportunity in albany, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Per Diem
nAlbany, NY, US
nSalary Range: $22.06 To $25.69 Hourly
nCOMMUNITY BASED SERVICES PROVIDER
nTitle: Community Based Services Provider
nLocation: Albany, NY
nProgram : HCBS
nType: per diem
nPay Range: $22.06-$25.69 (hourly)
nSchedule : Flexibility as needed
nNotes : Local travel; a NYS Driver’s License and personal vehicle is required
nJob Ref. #: 0450
nOur Mission
nSt. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families and adults we serve.
nOur Vision
nSt. Catherine’s willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of children, families, and adults throughout the region.
nPosition Overview
nThe 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.
nThe 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.
nPosition Requirements & Specifications:
nnnBachelor'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.
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nnA clean and valid New York State Driver’s License, actively licensed for at least one year, and have a reliable vehicle for transporting clients - with proof of 100/300 liability insurance coverage, required*..
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nnAbility to safely transport young children, which may include lifting and carrying a young infant and/or toddler.
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nnAbility to work flexible hours to accommodate client schedules which may include some early evening hours.
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nnMust possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong attention to detail and excellent writing aptitude.
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nnProficiency in computer applications: Microsoft Office and Google Business Workspace Suites, and use secure Internet practices; Experience with AWARDS/ NYS Connections.
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nnSelf-motivated and engaged, with a strong attention to detail; Excellent writing aptitude.
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nnA kind, warm and caring mindset; Capable of exhibiting empathy for those in need.
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nnAbility to nurture and show compassion and understanding for clients/children in crisis.
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nnQualities of positivity, flexibility and adaptability to day-to-day changes with client needs and functioning;
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nnHave a professional record of integrity, proven reliability and dependability.
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nnCapable of exercising ethical, independent judgment and discretion; handle sensitive family and individual data with strict confidentiality.
nEssential Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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nnEngage 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.
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nnEngage with youth in their home and in the community to ensure for a person-centered approach.
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nnProvide services as identified on the youth’s Treatment/Service Plan following the specific frequency, scope, and duration.
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nnAssist families to better understand and parent their child with mental health and developmental needs.
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nnRegular 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).
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nnTimely and accurately document the delivery of services in an electronic health record.
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nnLocal travel required to provide the services in the youth home, school, or other community settings.
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nnMaintain a positive, strength-based and person-centered approach at all times.
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nnProvide other support and rehabilitative services as the agency determines, based upon new contracts or changing regulations.
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nnSupport whole school population (or designated sub groups that negatively impact status on school improvement list in the following ways:
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nnAttend bi-monthly school attendance team meetings.
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nnTrack attendance and trends with caseload; provide updates at attendance meetings.
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nnProvide counseling support for students and families.
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nnIdentify barriers to regular school attendance for students and families.
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nnConduct home visits.
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nnAttend parent/student school meetings.
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nnProvide rides to school as appropriate for students on a small caseload.
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nnCollaborate with School District and Project AWARE teams – communicate and provide updates / share responsibility to support where applicable.
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nnAdditional position-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
nWhat We Offer You**
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nnCompetitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
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nnGenerous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and Paid Holidays!
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nnWe are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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nnPaid Training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate
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nnTravel/ Mileage Reimbursement
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nnProfessional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
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nnThe Comfort of a Business Casual Environment
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nnOur Commitment to Collaboratively Embrace Mindfulness, Relevance, Respect and Solidarity.
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n n**To qualify, certain conditions may apply
nAbout Us
nSt. Catherine’s Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York. We offer a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including 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.
nSt. Catherine’s is committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. We are invested in fostering an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity.
nIf you would like to learn more about our programs, please visit our website at:
nEEO Statement
nSt. 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.
Worksite address
albany, NY, 12237, US
Who can apply
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