Per-Diem Service Provider- Staten Island

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an award-winning not-for-profit agency in Midtown Manhattan dedicated to serving children and families with medical complexity, chronic health conditions, significant disabilities and behavioral challenges. To assist in achieving this mission, NAC is currently seeking a Per Diem Service Provider to join its CFTSS (Child and Family Treatment and Support Services) and HCBS (Home and Community Based Service) Program

The Children and Family Treatment Support Services (CFTSS) are part of a new state initiative to meet the behavioral and emotional health challenges of children and youth covered by Medicaid and their families. CFTSS are an array of clinical and rehabilitative services provided in the home and other community settings and are intended to identify behavioral health needs early and intervene to keep children on their developmental trajectory and avoid the need for higher end services and institutional placement. CFTSS can be delivered individually or in a coordinated comprehensive manner according to a treatment plan.

• Title: Per-Diem Service Provider – Staten Island
• Position Type: Per Diem
• Pay Rate: $ $41.00 per hour
• Department: Children and Family Treatment Support Services Program
• Location: 825 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019

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:

• The wide variety of services within the two programs have different educational requirements depending on what service you are providing:
• 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).

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

How to Apply:

Please indicate Per-Diem Service Provider in the subject line when applying. Please submit cover letter and resume to: . org

For information on New Alternatives for Children, Inc., visit our website at

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. was founded on the principle of inclusion. We strive to create and maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace at all levels. It is not enough to serve; we must strive to dismantle oppressive policies and practices.

Pay: $ $41.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work in participants homes ?
• Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Assists in crisis response and management: 1 year (Preferred)
• variety of services to youth and family: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person