Community Provider

OLV Human Services; City of Lackawanna (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress code

Free parking

Gym reimbursement up to $180 annually

Employee referral program

Job summary

OLV Human Services is seeking a part-time Community Provider to deliver direct services to children and families in the community, including CFTSS and HCBS programs. The role emphasizes person-centered planning, autonomy for individuals, and collaboration with Care Managers.

The position requires driving to community/home visits, attends trainings, and maintains accurate service documentation using EHR. A NYS Driver's License is required.

Qualifications

• High School education with 2 years' experience in Mental Health, Substance Abuse Disorder, or Foster Care OR Bachelor's Degree in Human Services.
• Valid NYS Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services in community or home settings.
• Attend paid new worker training and regulatory trainings.
• Document services and progress notes in EHR.
• Coordinate with Care Managers to develop service plans.
• Maintain relationships with youth and caregivers.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Active Listening

Tech savvy

Youth mental health

Education

High School + 2 yrs MH/Substance Abuse/FC

Bachelor's in Human Services

Tools

EHR

Video conferencing

Job description

OLV Human Services is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated part time Community Provider to join our dynamic team!

Pay Range:

$18.85 - 23.00/hour, based on applicable years of experience

Benefits & Perks:

• Casual dress code
• Free parking
• Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
• $$ Employee referral program $$

Job Summary:

Children's Community Provider provides direct services to children and families in their community, including the CFTSS and HCBS programs. They will foster the highest possible quality of life and personal achievement in accordance with the individual's person-centered plan.

Essential Job Duties:

• They will encourage growth and recognize the autonomy of each individual.
• It is recognized that the individual being supported drives the work and focus of this position. It is the individual's home and their life choices.
• Attend paid new worker training and ensure regulatory training standards are met
• Providing required face to face services in the community or home, requires use of personal vehicle.
• Attend team meetings, supervision sessions, staff meetings as scheduled
• Form and maintain relationships with youth and caregivers
• Work with youth to achieve goals consistent with their service plans
• Written communication skills for documentation, including progress notes, correspondence notes, service plans, and safety plans which show progress toward individual goals, observations and interactions.
• Demonstrate competency with navigating electronic health record (EHR) for documentation of services rendered.
• Review utilization and service provision with supervisor
• Coordinate and collaborate with Care Managers to identify service needs and develop service plans
• Ensure appropriate chain of command is utilized.
• Comply with all federal and state regulations and agency policies pertaining to HIPAA, false claims, whistleblower policies and all others.
• Any other duty as assigned by your supervisor

Skills:

• Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• Consistency and Reliability: Time management; Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Active Listening: Provide services in a person-centered manner; demonstrate professional empathy and patience.
• Creative approach to problem-solving: Ability to navigate the internet and basic computer operations to include use of EHR and video conferencing technology;Organizational and time management skills.
• Competency/ Knowledge Areas: Youth ages 0-21-mental, developmental, behavioral
• Training/ teaching skills; Community resources

Required training and certification:

• New hire orientation (including Infection prevention, HIPPA compliance, Corporate Compliance, fire safety)
• Risking Connections Trauma Training

Other department training courses required:

• Diversity Training
• Autism awareness
• Safety in the field
• Suicide prevention
• Strength Based approaches (including Person Center Care)
• Domestic Violence
• Stages of development in children

License/Registration/Certifications required:

• Valid NYS Driver's License

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• High School education with 2 years' experience in Mental Health, Substance Abuse Disorder, or Foster Care OR Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Physical Requirements

• Work required is one on one or in a group, in the community or in the home where the child lives, supporting the child in various community venues; attending meetings and trainings in administrative buildings as required.
• The constant physical demand of the position is sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, good vision.
• The frequent physical demands of the position are repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
• The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.