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

The primary responsibility of a Direct Support Professional is supporting individuals with mental health needs to pursue individualized goals in a variety of services. This position is community based by nature and involves the transportation of youth in and around their communities.          

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in creating a safe and secure environment;
• Transporting/accompanying individuals to places within the community; and/or telehealth services as 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.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, including oral, listening, written, and interpersonal.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Self-confidence and an ability to work with children and young adults with a variety of needs as well as their caregivers and other providers.
• Exceptional customer service and collaboration skills.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, excel and Outlook.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in children’s mental health, addiction, and/or foster care/child welfare/juvenile justice or another related human services field

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Flexibility in scheduling including evening and/or weekend hours.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Compliance with required background checks, including fingerprinting and drug testing.
• Successful completion of all mandatory training.