Community Service Provider

Job Details

Job Location

Saranac Lake-NPCS - Saranac Lake, NY

Position Type

Per Diem

Salary Range

$24.77 - $34.31 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Up to 50%

Description

As a Community Service Provider, you will provide home and community-based services to help children with emotional and mental health challenges. You will travel locally to work with children and families in their communities providing a core of rehabilitative services to ensure success, including non-licensed counseling and support for youth and family, skill building, peer support, caregiver support and advocacy, pre-vocational services and respite. You will report to a Community Service Provider Supervisor, and work onsite within the community, as travel is required and documentation may be completed remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Provide services within a Family-driven Care framework, including respecting family choice and voice, believing in each family’s potential to learn and grow, and utilizing strategies that empower families

• Work with family members to identify goals and objectives of treatment

• Provide services based on the needs as identified in the Treatment Plan

• Coordinate with the child and caregiver on the scheduling and provision of services

• Participate in relevant treatment meetings and attend all required trainings

• Complete all documentation

  Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years of related experience OR

• Master's degree in Social Work, counseling, psych, or a related human service and at least one year of related experience

• Valid NYS Driver's License required

  Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off

• Holiday Pay

• 401 (K) plan

• Life Insurance

• Loan repayment assistance

• Free training/CEU opportunities

  About Northern Rivers

  At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

  Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.