Community Based Services Provider (full-time)

COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES PROVIDER 

Title: 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

Job Ref. #: 0450

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.

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:

• Education & Experience: 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.  
• Driver & Vehicle Requirements: 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.
• Computer Skills: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 compassion and understanding for clients/children in crisis.
• Qualities of positivity, flexibility and adaptability to day-to-day changes with client needs and functioning; 
• Have a professional record of integrity, proven reliability and dependability.
• Capable of exercising ethical, independent judgment and discretion; handle sensitive family and individual 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.
• 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.
• Support whole school population (or designated sub groups that negatively impact status on school improvement list in the following ways:
  • Attend bi-monthly school attendance team meetings.
  • Track attendance and trends with caseload; provide updates at attendance meetings.
  • Provide counseling support for students and families.
  • Identify barriers to regular school attendance for students and families.
  • Conduct home visits.
  • Attend parent/student school meetings.
  • Provide rides to school as appropriate for students on a small caseload.
  • Collaborate with School District and Project AWARE teams – communicate and provide updates / share responsibility to support where applicable.
• Additional position-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

What We Offer You**

At St. Catherine’s Center for Children, we believe in taking care of the people who take care of our community. We offer competitive compensation alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wealth, and professional growth:

Financial Security & Future Planning

Health & Well-being

Professional Growth & Culture

**Please note: To qualify for specific benefits, certain terms and conditions may apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement

St. Catherine’s Center for Children is deeply committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and is 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, pregnancy, family history, genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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