KARE Center Staff, 3rd Shift (Tues-Sat)

Responsibilities

• Participates in the intake process by gathering required data, orienting residents to the expectations of the center, and informing them of their client rights.
• Routinely provides positive feedback and respect to residents within the center.
• Employs preventive teaching methods to avoid or diminish conflicts in the home.
• Provides supportive listening and encourages residents to follow through on their treatment plans as determined by CIC and CSP staff.
• Requires a medical screening from a local emergency room prior to admitting residents for crisis stabilization.
• Opens a file on all new admissions and completes all associated paperwork.
• Fills out prescriptions and/or medical instructions.
• Documents clinical information in resident’s progress notes.
• Stores and monitors self-administration of resident’s medication according to state guidelines.
• Records discharge data and circumstances.
• Provides supervision of KARE Center residents.
• Provides hourly (or more frequently) bed checks when specified.
• Maintains each resident’s medical and emotional status and arranges emergency care when appropriate.
• Notifies the Program Manager when an emergency warrants.
• Answers house phones and responds appropriately to the needs of the caller.
• Answers Crisis Hotline and dispatches the appropriate mobile counselor.
• Participates in scheduled training sessions given by KHDS.
• Gives, receives, and acts upon feedback given by director, supervisor, crisis counselors, resident, or community.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with AODA/Mental Health population is a plus.
• The ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, in the English language is required.
• A reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with a good driving record are required.
• Able to carry own auto insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage.
• Able to maintain records and document case notes daily.
• Able to give and accept feedback as a part of a team.
• Able to frequently traverse within the workspace and community.
• Able to frequently ascend/descend stairs.
• Able to transport at least 25 pounds.
• Willingness to learn and work with the treatment philosophies.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.