Education/Licensure:
- BA/BS degree in human service field or 2 years of education/experience in a human service field.
- Must successfully pass the KBI, SRS and all Central Registry background investigations.
- Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, a good driving record and a reliable vehicle are required
Experience:
- Experience working with children and families preferred
- Passion and desire to work with children and adolescents
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
- Customer focused (internal and external)
- Team oriented and ability to get along with others
- Excellent listening skills
- Accountability
- Reliability
- Trust/Integrity
- Demonstrates adaptability/flexibility
- Developed time management skills
- Developed organizational skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite with ability to learn other software programs as necessary including Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work
- Ability to be collaborative
- Open to learning and accepting feedback
- Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality
- Strengths based
- Family centered
- Community based
- Culturally respectful
PHYSCIAL DEMANDS
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical Demands Lift/Carry
Stand (F) 10 lbs. or less (0)
Walk (F) 11 – 20 lbs. (0)
Sit (F) 21 – 50 lbs. (N)
Manually Manipulate (F) 51 – 100 lbs. (N)
Reach Outward (F) Over 100 lbs. (N)
Reach Above Shoulder (F)
Climb (F) Push/Pull
Crawl (F) 12 lbs. or less (0)
Squat or Kneel (F) 26- 40 lbs. (0)
Bend (F) 41 – 100 lbs. (0)
Other Physical Requirements:
CPST’s must have sufficient ambulatory capabilities to work with children and adolescents in the community based setting. Position may require the ability to use physical holding (MAB) with children and adolescents exhibiting out of control behaviors.