Community Based Provider - Tompkins

The Children's Home; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Discount at community center

Professional development

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Children's Home in Ithaca, NY offers after-school and weekend roles providing CPST and PSR services to youth under 21. Positions are part-time with hourly pay ranging from $18.50 to $24.50 depending on education and status.

Responsibilities include building therapeutic relationships, coordinating with families, and safeguarding transportation and care plans. Education requirements include a High School Diploma/GED for PSR and a Bachelor's in Human Services or related field for CPST.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in Human Service field required.
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required.

Responsibilities

• Provide CPST services.
• Build strong therapeutic relationships with youth and families per treatment plan.
• Promote caregiver-child relationship per treatment plan.
• Identify and communicate behavioral/medical needs with providers.
• Confer with supervisor and director on progress.
• Complete administrative tasks including scheduling visits and documentation.
• Provide safe transportation as part of service delivery.
• Collaborate with youth, family, and other providers for comprehensive care.

Skills

Human services experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED - PSR position

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field - CPST position

Job description

Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency.

After school and weekend hours

$18.50-$24.50 an hour - Part Time opportunities available.

High School/Associates - Full Time $18.50-20.50

High School/Associates - Part Time $20.50-22.50

Bachelors - Full Time $20.50-22.50

Bachelors - Part Time $22.50-24.50

Position Summary

Children and Family Treatment Support Services (CFTSS) provides voluntary therapeutic support to youth under 21. Through Psychosocial Rehabilitative Services (PSR) and Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST), providers deliver social and emotional support tailored to each youth's needs. The program helps youth build skills to overcome behavioral challenges and achieve healthy, age-appropriate functioning in home, school, and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST).
• Build strong and supportive, therapeutic relationships with youth and their families that meet their needs and follow their treatment plan
• Promote the caregiver-child relationship in accordance with the established treatment plan.
• Timely identify and effectively communicate all behavioral, emotional or medical needs with consented providers that are involved in the youth's care.
• Confer regularly with the program supervisor, licensed professional, and program director as needed on each child's progress.
• Providers are responsible for completing required administrative functions, including scheduling visits with child/youth, planning activities with youth, and completing all documentation requirements in a timely manner.
• Providers are responsible for providing safe transportation as a part of service delivery.
• Providers must collaborate with child/youth, family members, and other involved service providers to provide comprehensive care.

Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma/GED - PSR position - required
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field - for CPST position

Experience

• 2 years experience in Human Service field required
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required.

BenefitsBenefits Available To All Staff

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
• Opportunities for Professional Development

Full Time Benefits

• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• Childcare Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
• Life Insurance

EEO Statement

Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.