KARE Center Staff - FT, 1st Shift

Position Summary

KARE Center Staff implement all tasks required for the day-to-day operation of the KARE Center, to be delivered in a respectful and comprehensive manner.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating a positive, supportive mood in the center
• Participates in the intake process by gathering required data, by 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
• Admits residents referred to the KARE Center by Adult Crisis
• 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 paper work
• Files 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
• Monitors each resident's medical and emotional status and arranges emergency care when appropriate
• Notifies the Program Manager when an emergency warrants
• Performs other duties as required by the Program Manager
• Answers house phones and responds appropriately to the needs of the caller
• Answers Crisis Hotline and dispatches the appropriate mobile counselor
• Required to participate in scheduled training sessions given by KHDS
• Gives, receives and acts upon feedback given by director, supervisor, crisis counselors, resident or community member
• Maintains confidentiality at all times

Qualifications

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

Schedule

1st shift, 7am-3pm (includes holidays)

Pay

$15.12 per hour