Evening Adult Specialist - Community Mental Health Support

Elizabeth Layton Center; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Generous paid time off

Wellness resources

Collaborative team environment

Growth opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Elizabeth Layton Center in Paola, KS is seeking an Adult Specialist for a full-time evening position within our Community Support Services (CSS) team. The role focuses on supervising and delivering supportive services to adults with severe mental illness under licensed supervision, including education to build skills and promote independence and community inclusion in residential and community settings.

Major responsibilities include developing structured activities, facilitating psychosocial

Qualifications

• Ability to relate and work creatively and energetically with consumers at risk of hospitalization
• Relates a positive approach to complex mental health issues
• Communicates directly and effectively in a cooperative manner
• Flexibility in assigned work hours
• Ability to be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences
• Ability to safely perform major job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing and providing structured activities to include attendant care, psychosocial group activities and individual community support
• Maintains a safe and productive environment during time spent in attendance of consumers
• Provides transportation to and from various activities or appointments (must maintain a good driving record)
• Provides medication observation in the community and in supported housing environment
• Maintains appropriate records for reporting, evaluation, accounting, and clinical purposes
• Meets deadlines for daily paperwork and reports
• Provides quality documentation
• Completes other duties as deemed appropriate by immediate supervisor
• Complies with ELC policies and procedures
• Completes all trainings as assigned

Skills

Empathy and client engagement

Effective communication

Adaptability and flexibility

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Crisis/de-escalation awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Elizabeth Layton Center in Paola, KS is seeking an Adult Specialist for a full-time evening position within our Community Support Services (CSS) team. The role focuses on supervising and delivering supportive services to adults with severe mental illness under licensed supervision, including education to build skills and promote independence and community inclusion in residential and community settings.

Major responsibilities include developing structured activities, facilitating psychosocial