Community-Based Youth Support Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts at the SouthernTier

Opportunities for Professional Develop

Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course,

License Exam

PTO plus 9 paid holidays

Childcare Reimbursement

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Children\'s Home in New York is seeking dedicated professionals to provide CPST and PSR services to youth under 21, delivering therapeutic support using DBT in home, school, and community settings.

Full-time roles are available with wages $18.50–$24.50 per hour; required education includes High School Diploma/GED for PSR and Bachelor\'s in Human Services for CPST, plus 2 years of experience in human services and a valid driver\'s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required for PSR position.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field for CPST position.
• 2 years experience in Human Service field required.

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.

Education

High School Diploma/GED - PSR position

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

Job description

The Children\'s Home in New York is seeking dedicated professionals to provide CPST and PSR services to youth under 21, delivering therapeutic support using DBT in home, school, and community settings.

Full-time roles are available with wages $18.50–$24.50 per hour; required education includes High School Diploma/GED for PSR and Bachelor\'s in Human Services for CPST, plus 2 years of experience in human services and a valid driver\'s license.