Youth Attendant Job Atchison area,Kansas USA,Healthcare

Description

The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center and Certified Behavioral Health Clinic serving Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. We provide high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their financial circumstances. Joining the team at TGC offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the most vulnerable members of our community. At our center, we offer a unique combination of counseling, case management, psychosocial, and medication services, all under one roof.

We are deeply committed to our clients and are dedicated to implementing a comprehensive model of care.

The Guidance Center (TGC) is currently seeking a Youth
Attendant Care Worker to be the newest member of our innovative interdisciplinary team. Provide attendant care services to clients being served through the Center’s CBS program on a group and individual basis. Evenings Required (1+ days per week after 5 pm).

Pay and Benefits

The opportunity to be part of a holistic and supportive team
Medical, Dental, Vision
KPERS Retirement System
Aflac, Life, Legal Shield, and Insurance
Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
Flexible Schedules
Competitive hourly rate of $20.28 to $22.76; depending upon qualifications.

Primary Duties

Provide attendant care services which assist with promoting successful completion of daily activities

Encourage and support clients’ engagement in pro-social activities

Encourage and support clients’ efforts to effectively problem-solve and interact successfully with others

Work respectfully and supportively with clients’ parents/caregivers, while observing appropriate boundaries

Transport clients to and from activities or appointments when necessary

Understand direct service requirements and efficiency goals established by TGC for the position, and achieve same

Provide documentation (clinical notes, reports, and other professional products) which complies with TGC’s Quality Improvement standards and the requirements of all funding sources

Facilitate/co‑facilitate groups as assigned

Be able to organize work to meet direct service expectations and Center requirements

Adapt to changing work priorities and a fast‑paced environment while maintaining professionalism

Qualifications

Education

One year of college course work in the field of human services, or one year of experience in the field of human services, or a combination of education and work experience in the field of human services which equals one year.

Experience

Required:

Six months’ experience working with individuals in the community. Experience gained through practicum experience or volunteer work can be included.
Preferred:
Experience working with individuals with mental health issues.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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