Respite Care Worker
Respite Care Worker
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Job 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 Respite Care Worker. This positionprovides attendant care and/or respite care services to youth being served through the Centers CBS program. Evenings and weekends are required.
Benefits
The opportunity to be part of a holistic and supportive team
Flexible Schedules
Base hourly rate of $19.69 to $22.10 per hour depending upon qualifications
Responsibilities
Supervise youth attending Respite services
Work with youth during structured activities to create a safe and productive environment.
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 appointments and activities when necessary.
Understand KDHE standards regarding respite care and licensing regulations
Abide by KDHE and TGC disciplinary policy
Understand direct service requirements/assignments and efficiency goals established by TGC for the position and achieve same
Provide documentation (clinical notes reports and other professional products) which complies with TGCs Quality Improvement standards and the requirements of all funding sources.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
High school graduate or GED required. Must be 21 years of age or older and have six months experience working with youth. Experience gained through practicum experience or volunteer work can be included.
Preferred: One year of college course work or one year experience in the field of human services or a combination of each; experience working with youth 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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
