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Community Based Services ProviderSt. Catherine's Center for Children • Albany, NY, US
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Community Based Services Provider

Community Based Services Provider

St. Catherine's Center for Children • Albany, NY, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES PROVIDER

Title : Community Based Services Provider

Location : Albany, NY

Program : HCBS

Type : Full-time / Non-Exempt

Pay Range : $22.06-$25.18 (hourly)

Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 30am – 4 : 30pm w / flexibility as needed

Job Ref. # : 0483

Our Mission

St. 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.

Our Vision

St. 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.

If you would like to learn more about us, please visit our website at : www.st-cath.org

Position 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.

Position Requirements

  • 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.
  • A 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.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency in computer applications : Microsoft Office and Google Business Workspace Suites, and use secure Internet practices; Experience with AWARDS / NYS Connections.
  • A professional record of integrity, proven reliability and dependability; Qualities of positivity, flexibility and adaptability.
  • Capable of exercising ethical, independent judgment and discretion while handling sensitive data with strict confidentiality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include

  • 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.

    • What We Offer You

  • Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
  • Health Insurance options : Medical, Dental and Vision
  • $600 Well-being Reimbursement Benefit
  • Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and Paid Holidays!
  • $500 Employee Referral Bonus
  • 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 Generous Agency Contribution
  • 403b Retirement Savings Plan
  • Life Insurance – Automatic Benefit at no cost to employee
  • Paid Training, including TCI and CPR / AED / First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • & Travel / Mileage Reimbursement
  • Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
  • The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment
  • Our Commitment to Collaboratively Embrace Mindfulness, Relevance, Respect and Solidarity.
  • To qualify, certain conditions may apply

    • About Us

    St. 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.

    St. 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.

    If you would like to learn more about our programs, please visit our website at : www.st-cath.org

    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.

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