Attendant Care Provider - Children's Emergency Shelter
Wyandot Behavioral Health Network · Kansas City, KS · 1 wk ago
OTHRFull-time
Make a difference every day by providing compassionate support, guidance, and encouragement to individuals with mental health needs. Whether you're experienced in human services or looking to begin a rewarding career, we'd love to meet you.
Available Shifts
- Day Shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Sunday – Thursday or Thursday – Monday)
- Overnight Shift: 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM (Friday – Tuesday)
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals with daily living activities and personal goals
- Teach and reinforce life skills, social skills, and healthy routines
- Provide encouragement in individual and group settings
- Transport clients safely to appointments, community activities, and other approved locations
- Support treatment plans and help individuals work toward personal goals
- Help clients navigate everyday challenges through positive problem-solving
- Complete required documentation accurately and on time
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies
- Collaborate with supervisors, team members, families, and community partners to provide exceptional care
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Valid driver's license required
- Ability to safely transport clients as needed
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to use computers and electronic documentation systems
- Ability to meet pre-employment screening requirements and complete required training
- Physical and emotional ability to safely support individuals who may occasionally display challenging behaviors
Experience working with individuals experiencing mental illness, behavioral health challenges, or developmental disabilities is preferred, but we're willing to train the right candidate.
Benefits
- Meaningful work that positively impacts lives every day
- Supportive supervisors and collaborative team environment
- Paid training and ongoing professional development
- Opportunity to build a rewarding career in behavioral health and human services
- A workplace that values compassion, respect, integrity, and teamwork