Attendant Care Worker – FT – Horizons-3

The Attendant Care Worker at the Learn and Play Therapeutic Center delivers one-one-one, interactive, community-based mental health services to preschool-aged children utilizing a strengths-based, and skill building philosophy in the areas of problem solving, social skills, personal relationships and health/hygiene.

Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides support to children with Serious Emotional Disturbance individually and in group setting as they develop new skills to increase daily functioning
• Supports individual clients during crisis situations to aid with symptom reduction, stabilization and restoration to their ability to re-join their peers
• Works in a fast-paced environment in conjunction with other staff
• Coordinates with other staff members to facilitate the treatment plan outlined for the client by the managing clinician
• Plan, organize and implement curriculum to support the use of new skills in working with peers, expressing emotions in a healthy manner, and problem-solving obstacles
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of service provisions reflecting appropriate interventions, service types, and progress towards goals
• Provides transportation when necessary to clients
• Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 10-hour days
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong organizational skills
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office programs

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• N/A

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• Integrity:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.
  • The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System
• Compassion:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.
  • Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.
• Accountability:
  • Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.
  • Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.
• Respect:
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.
  • Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
• Excellence:
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age and at least three years older than the youth.
• One or more years of experience working with children

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Two years’ experience working with adults or children in a health-related field
• Experience working in a KDHE facility

REQUIRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Within 30 days of employment the employee must have completed Attendant Care on-line training, KHS on-line training, pass KBI, DCF Health Assessment, DCF child abuse check, adult abuse registry, and motor vehicle screens.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance and a dependable vehicle

PREFERRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• N/A

We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.

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