Community Based Services Provider

Community Based Services Provider

Location:

Albany, NY

Program: HCBS

Type:
Full-time (non-exempt)

Pay Range: $22.06-$25.69 (hourly)

Schedule:

11am-7pm, w/flexibility as needed

Notes:
Local travel; a NYS Driver's License and personal vehicle is required

About St. Catherine's Center for Children

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.

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:
Our willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of our community.

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 & Qualifications:

• 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.
• Must possess a current, clean, and valid New York State Driver's License (actively licensed for at least one year), a reliable vehicle for transporting clients to community resources and meetings, and proof of 100/300 liability insurance coverage. Must be at least 21 years of age and meet agency insurance criteria for authorized drivers.
• 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 weekends.
• Must possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong attention to detail and excellent writing aptitude.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Business Workspace Suite, and secure internet practices. Experience with AWARDS/ NYS Connections.
• Self-motivated and engaged, with a strong attention to detail;
  Excellent writing aptitude.
• A kind, warm and caring mindset;
  Capable of exhibiting empathy for those in need.
• Ability to nurture and show…