Children Attendant Care

SOUTH CENTRAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CTR; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k) match

Paid vacation after 6 months

Life insurance

Health/dental/vision options

Paid holidays

Job summary

SOUTH CENTRAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CTR is seeking a full-time Specialist in El Dorado, KS to supervise consumers with severe mental illnesses and support treatment planning. The role emphasizes confidentiality, professional conduct, and collaboration with staff to prevent hospitalization and promote community reintegration.

Responsibilities include ongoing documentation, maintaining a safe environment, and coordinating with families and agencies.

Qualifications

• Must have positive and effective communication with others.
• Dependable vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Proof of insurance required.
• Pass criminal background and driver’s license check.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one supervision to consumers with severe mental illnesses or emotional disturbances.
• Support treatment planning and administrative processes; maintain confidentiality.
• Document progress notes daily and reflect progress toward goals.
• Maintain a safe, professional environment and communicate with staff and agencies.

Skills

Positive communication

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full-time Regular El Dorado, KS, US

Benefits include 401(k) participation, 401(k) 5% salary match after one year of employment, eligible for paid vacation after six months of employment, paid sick leave accrual begins at hire date, employer paid life insurance and LTD after one year of employment, no cost/low cost employee health insurance options, no cost employee dental and vision coverage, and at least 10 paid holidays per calendar year.

$500 Sign on bonus available for 12 month full-time commitment

This is a great opportunity for individuals seeking entry into the mental health field.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide one-on-one supervision to consumers who experience severe and persistent mental illnesses or have a severe emotional disturbance. Overall endeavor is to prevent hospitalization or out-of-home placement and to reintegrate consumers into the community.

Quantity: Specialist will provide PRI, PRG, and AC services as scheduled. Administrative: Specialist is an active participant in meeting related administration or treatment planning processes. Judgment: Sound judgment is used in ongoing assignments. Maintains a positive, professional and supportive relationship with consumers. Maintains a positive and professional relationship with staff from The Counseling Center and other agencies. Confidentiality is maintained at all times. Specialists keep other staff informed of unusual situations regarding consumers. Documentation: Progress notes are accurate and reflect progress toward treatment goals. Documentation is current and turned in daily.

Other Job Functions:

• Build relationship and provide positive role model for the consumer.
• Assist in developing & providing structured activities in order for the consumer to progress toward treatment goals.
• Be in contact with designated clients and families for regularly scheduled appointments during the hours of 7 am to 9 pm to meet the client and families needs as dictated on their plan of care.
• Provide opportunity to engage in routine social activities.
• Maintain a safe and productive environment for the consumer.
• Report any and all signs/symptoms of child abuse or neglect.
• Expected to keep supervisor(s) informed of unusual situations re: consumer.
• Required to keep all arranged appointments with the consumer.
• Furnish respite to care-givers and families.
• Provide transportation to and from activities and on occasion to an appointment.
• Supervising the consumer in the least restrictive environment.
• Attend training sessions as required by The Counseling Center.
• Maintain and submit reports and paperwork as required in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED. Must have the ability to communicate positively and effectively with others, to work independently as well as be a productive part of a team. Must have a dependable vehicle and valid driver’s license. Must provide proof of insurance. Pass a criminal background and drivers license check to the satisfaction of SCMH. SCMHCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.