KARE Center Staff - PT, 2nd Shift

About the Role

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, 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
• 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
• Completes all pre-service and new hire trainings by designated deadlines
• Attends clinical supervision and staff meetings of the agency
• Fulfills all mandated training and agency-specific training requirements in a timely manner

Relationship Development

• Creates 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, and 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 replacement skills; 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

• Conducts oneself in a professional manner
• Maintains confidentiality and other rights of participants, families, and staff, following HIPAA guidelines for all verbal and written communication
• Problem-solves difficult situations in a timely manner
• Manages difficult or emotional consumer situations by responding promptly to needs, requests for assistance, and services
• Gives, receives, and acts upon feedback from supervisors and co-workers appropriately
• Maintains professional boundaries with consumers and co-workers at all times
• Attends training as requested 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 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
• Willingness 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: 2nd shift, Sunday, Thursday, and Friday

Pay Rate: $15.12 per hour

Location: KARE Center, 3536 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI 53144