Early Childhood Group Leader Asst​/Attendant

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 an Early Childhood Group Leader Assistant/Attendant to be the newest member of our innovative interdisciplinary team. This position provides services to SED youth who areparticipatingin the Center’s Early Childhood Program. Evenings Required (1+ days per week after 5 p);
Normal business hours (M-F 8 a to 5 p).

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.

• 1. Assist with promoting successful group interactions among consumers
• 2. Encourage and support clients’ engagement inECPPactivities
• 3. Encourage and support clients’ efforts to effectively problem-solve and interact with others
• 4. Work respectfully and supportively with clients’ parents/caregivers, whileobserving appropriate boundaries
• 5. Transport clients to and from activities or appointments when necessaryor assigned and serve as Attendant on van transportation routes as assigned
• 6. Facilitate/co-facilitate groups as assigned
• 7. Understand direct service requirements and efficiency goalsestablishedby TGC for the position, and achieve same
• 8. Provide documentation (clinical notes, reports, and other professional products) whichcomplies withTGC’s Quality Improvement standards and the requirements of all funding sources.
• 9. Be able to organize worktomeet direct service expectations and Center requirements
• 10. Adapt to changing work priorities and a fast-paced environment whilemaintainingprofessionalism

High school graduate or GED required. Must have completed one year of college course work

in the field of human services, or have one year of experience in the field of human services,

orone yearcombination of education and work experience in the field of human services

Required:

atleast 6 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.