Direct Support Professional (South)

Job Details: Job Location: Cortland Offices - Cortland, NY, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, The primary responsibility of a Direct Support Professional is supporting individuals with mental health needs to pursue individualized goals in a variety of services. This position is community based by nature and involves the transportation of youth in and around their communities.   

Responsibilities: 

Assisting in creating a safe and secure environment; 

Transporting/accompanying individuals to places within the community; and/or telehealth services as regulations allow; 

Contributing ideas for improving the experiences of individuals in the program, including planning appropriate activities; 

Being flexible around the needs of the child and/or family; 

Completing daily documentation of services provided; 

Working collaboratively with family members and other professionals involved in the individual’s care; and 

Maintaining compliance with all required training. 

Other Duties as Assigned: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications:

Excellent communication skills, including oral, listening, written, and interpersonal. 

Effective problem-solving skills. 

Self-confidence and an ability to work with children and young adults with a variety of needs as well as their caregivers and other providers. 

Exceptional customer service and collaboration skills. 

Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, excel and Outlook. 

Required Education and Experience:  

Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in children’s mental health, addiction, and/or foster care/child welfare/juvenile justice or another related human services field 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:  

Flexibility in scheduling including evening and/or weekend hours. 

Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with reliable transportation. 

Compliance with required background checks, including fingerprinting and drug testing. 

Successful completion of all mandatory training. 

Essential Job Qualifications: 

Ability to lift 10 pounds without assistance. 

Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time 

Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion.  

Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day. 

Varying levels of travel as determined by departmental needs may be required with this position.