KARE Center Staff - PT (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 stabilization
• Admits residents referred to the KARE Center by Crisis
• Opens a file on all new admissions and completes all associated paperwork
• 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
• Complete all pre-service and new hire trainings by the designated deadlines
• Attend clinical supervision and staff meetings of the agency
• Fulfill all mandated training and agency-specific training requirements in a timely manner as necessary

Relationship Development

• Is responsible for creating a positive, relaxed and supportive environment
• Actively engages clients in amicable conversation, shares in activities and responds to needs/requests in a timely fashion
• Accepts and respects the client's circumstances, asks about feelings and interests; validates feelings with empathy, offers encouragement; celebrates accomplishments

Effective Teaching

• Promotes a strength-based approach to teaching functional skills
• Teaching interactions include positive, supportive quality components (i.e. voice tone, enthusiasm, appropriate physical proximity, and eye contact)
• Skills, routines, and program expectations are preventively taught, specific praise is given to reinforce positive behavior, constructive feedback teaches a replacement skill; safe, planned de-escalation techniques are used in response to aggressive/challenging behavior
• Perceives and responds directly to teaching and problem-solving opportunities
• Teaching components include praise, empathy, specific skills and behavioral descriptions, and goal-centered rationales

Treatment Planning

• Identifies the treatment needs of the client and collaborates on an agreed upon plan to achieve their goals
• Assesses the client's strengths and challenges, develops a realistic plan along with the client
• Provides services and collaborates with community resources
• Identifies and teaches treatment-specific skills that support the client's success

Professionalism

• Conduct oneself in a professional manner
• Maintain the confidentiality and other rights of participants, families and staff and follow HIPPA Guidelines for all verbal and written communication
• Problem-solve difficult situations in a timely manner
• Manage difficult or emotional consumer situations by responding promptly to needs, requests for assistance and services
• Give, receive and act upon feedback from supervisors and co-workers in an appropriate manner
• Maintain professional boundaries with consumers and co-workers at all times
• Attend training as requested by supervisors
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisors

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
• Must stay awake and alert throughout each shift
• Must be able to work two weekend shifts per month
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Schedule

1st shift, Sundays, Mondays, and Fridays

Pay

$15.12 - $17.12 per hour