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KARE Center Staff - PT, 2nd Shift

Job in Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, 53142, USA
Listing for: Kenosha Human Development Services
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-10-02
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Mental Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15 - 17 USD Hourly USD 15.00 17.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

KENOSHA HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC.

3536 52nd Street
Kenosha, WI 53144

Division/Department: Crisis and Stabilization Services

Location: KARE Center

Job Title: KARE Center Staff

Reports To: KARE Center Program Manager

Type of Position: Part-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: 2nd shift, Sunday, Thursday, and Friday
Pay Rate: $15.12 per hour

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
    • a. 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
    • b. Routinely provides positive feedback and respect to residents within the center
    • c. Employs preventive teaching methods to avoid or diminish conflicts in the home
    • d. Provides supportive listening and encourages residents to follow through on their stabilization
  • Admits residents referred to the KARE Center by Crisis
    • a. Opens a file on all new admissions and completes all associated paperwork
    • b. Files prescriptions and or medical instructions
    • c. Documents clinical information in resident’s progress notes
    • d. Stores and monitors self-administration of resident’s medication according to state guidelines
    • e. Records discharge data and circumstances
    • f. Provides supervision of KARE Center residents
    • g. Provides hourly (or more frequently) bed checks when specified
    • h. Monitors each resident’s medical and emotional status and arranges emergency care when appropriate
    • i. Notifies the Program Manager when an emergency warrants
  • Performs other duties as required by the Program Manager
    • a. Answers house phones and responds appropriately to the needs of the caller
    • b. Answers Crisis Hotline and dispatches the appropriate mobile counselor
  • Required to participate in scheduled training sessions given by KHDS
    • a. Complete all pre-service and new hire trainings by the designated deadlines
    • b. Attend clinical supervision and staff meetings of the agency.
    • c. 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
    • a. Actively engages clients in amicable conversation, shares in activities and responds to needs/requests in a timely fashion
    • b. 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
    • a. Teaching interactions include positive, supportive quality components (i.e. voice tone, enthusiasm, appropriate physical proximity, and eye contact)
    • b. 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
    • c. Perceives and responds directly to teaching and problem-solving opportunities
    • d. 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
    • a. Assesses the client’s strengths and challenges, develops a realistic plan along with the client
    • b. Provides services and collaborates with community resources
    • c. Identifies and teaches treatment-specific skills that support the client’s success
  • PROFESSIONALISM
  • Conduct oneself in a professional manner
    • a. Maintain the confidentiality…
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