Children's Attendant Care

Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health organization in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a Children's Attendant Care to support children with serious emotional, behavioral, and psychological disorders. This role involves providing one-on-one services in various settings. Successful candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, and a background in social services is preferred. This position requires a valid Kansas driver's license, flexibility in scheduling, and a commitment to children's needs.

Qualifications

• Must submit to an annual background check to meet KDHE guidelines.
• At least 18 years of age and valid Kansas drivers license required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services to children with emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Document services accurately within allotted timeframes.
• Engage in community activities with the child.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to develop rapport

Flexibility in work schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post high school education in social service field

Job description

FT and PT Opportunities Available!!

POSITION TITLE

Children's Attendant Care

REPORTS TO

Children’s Team Lead

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Children’s Attendant Care your responsibility will be to build skills such as problem-solving, social skills, personal relationships, appropriate health and hygiene and communication skills to children with serious emotional, behavioral and/or psychological disorders. You will provide one on one services in their home, community, or school, based on where the child’s needs are highest. To ensure needs and goals are being met, collaboration with the child’s Case Manager and excellent verbal and written communication are required.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide direct care services to consumers at scheduled times, while following the plan of care.
2. Completes required documentation with a high level of accuracy, reflective of services provided, within allotted time frame as per agency requirements.
3. Provides services adequately to maintain the required productivity/billing standard.
4. Documents and notifies the program Lead of emergency situations, concerns or incidents
5. Maintains accurate mileage records and electronic timesheets and ensures completion within given timeframe.
6. Provides support/mentoring to child, teaching self responsibility and goal achievement.
7. Participates in community/team activities with the child when possible and/or engages the child in planned activities such as community service.
8. Engages in scheduled supervision times.
9. Participates in training sessions to learn how to assist children in daily-living activities, deal with symptoms of mental illness, handle emergency situations appropriately, and provide personal support to consumers.
10. Provides support in crisis situations.
11. Exhibits responsibility and accountability in providing service as scheduled and contacting parents, schools, and supervisors in case of absence or tardiness.

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Maintains acceptable overall attendance record, to include department staff meetings, agency meetings, and trainings as required. Ensures appropriate notification to supervisor for absences and ensures that work is covered. Flexibility in work schedule when needed.
• Exhibits appropriate level of technical knowledge for the position.
• Produces quantity of work necessary to meet job requirements.
• Works well with a team, keeps others informed of information needed. Treats others with respect, maintaining a spirit of cooperation.
• Maintains effective and professional verbal and written interactions with peers, customers, supervisors and other staff. Uses diplomacy and tact in dealing with difficult situations or people. Demonstrates effective listening skills. Is receptive to constructive feedback.
• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to handle new assignments, changes in procedures and business requirements. Identifies what needs to be done and takes appropriate action.
• Completes assigned work, meets deadlines without reminders/follow-up from supervisor or others.
• Performs work conscientiously with a high degree of accuracy.
• Meets goals and objectives as mutually agreed upon during last performance review (if applicable).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Must submit to an annual background check to continually meet KDHE guidelines for staff. The Children’s Attendant Care/PRI Worker is expected to have a high school diploma or equivalent. Prefer some post high school education in a social service field or experience working with special populations. Must have strong organizational skills with attention to detail along with effective communications skills both verbally and written and the ability to develop and maintain rapport with consumers, constituents, and staff. In addition, the Children’s Attendant Care/PRI Worker is expected to be at least 18 years of age. A valid Kansas drivers license and access to personal vehicle required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Driving (for purpose of community mobility)
• Extensive writing/note taking, data entry
• Lifting/carrying up to thirty (30) pounds
• Bending/stooping/climbing stairs

All the above duties and responsibilities are considered essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as a detailed statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisors, subject to reasonable accommodation.

EEO Statement

EEO race, color, religion, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.