Per-Diem Service Provider – ALL FIVE BOROUGHS AND WESTCHESTER COUNTY

Description of Responsibilities

• Demonstrate skills that promote a safe, physical and emotional environment for children and families within the context of their living environment and community.
• Provides a variety of services to youth and family, including Caregiver/Family Advocacy Support and Services, Respite, Prevocational and Supportive Employment, Community Habilitation, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment, Other Licensed Professional (In-Home Therapy) and any others that may be assigned.
• Provides input into the Service/Treatment Plans with goals/objectives for youth and family related to the client/family's needs and connected to a specific service being provided. The Clinical/Rehabilitative Service Provider reports on progress towards the attainment of the goals.
• Assists in crisis response and management as necessary.
• Works flexible hours as dictated by service need, this will include working evenings during the week and/or working weekends.
• Complete required documentation for Medicaid billing within prescribed timeframes.
• Complete required and recommended trainings.
• Communicate regularly with NAC CFTSS/HCBS Supervisor and respond to email and phone calls within 24 hours.
• Participate in supervision as scheduled.

Required Education and Experience

• A minimum of a High School Diploma coupled with experience working with children for some services is required, but most services require a Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services or other related fields.
• A Master's degree is required for crises related services and licensure in the following fields is required for the In-Home Therapy Service (Licensed Psychoanalysts, Marriage and Family therapist, Mental Health Counselor or a LCSW or LMSW).
• One year of experience with children services (preferred)
• One year of experience working with children in the welfare system (preferred)
• One year of experience Assisting in crisis response and management (preferred)

Required Skills

• Must be willing to work in participants homes and community settings
• Must have quick and easy access to a computer, and be adept at using the computer for internet, word processing and email correspondence.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish speaking) staff preferred