Respite Care Worker - PT

The Guidance Center; Leavenworth, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

KPERS Retirement System

11 Paid Holidays (prorated)

Flexible Schedules

Competitive hourly compensation

Job summary

The Guidance Center, a community mental health center serving Leavenworth and surrounding counties, seeks a part-time Respite Care Worker to support youth in our CBS program. The role involves after-hours evenings and weekend shifts, with a focus on safe, structured activities and family collaboration.

Competitive hourly compensation ranges from $20.89 to $23.44, depending on qualifications, plus benefits. Join an interdisciplinary team dedicated to high-quality, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and have six months experience working with youth.
• Preferred: One year of college coursework or one year of experience in human services or a combination of each; experience working with youth with mental health issues.

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 TGC’s Quality Improvement standards and the requirements of all funding sources.
• Organize work to meet direct service expectations and Center requirements.

Skills

Experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six months experience with youth

One year college coursework or one year experience in human services

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 - PT to be the newest member of our innovative interdisciplinary team. This position provides attendant careand/or respite careservices toyouthbeing served throughthe Center’sCBSprogram. Evenings Required (1+ days per week after 5 p); Weekends Required.

Pay and Benefits:

• The opportunity to be part of a holistic and supportive team
• KPERS Retirement System
• 11 Paid Holidays (prorated)
• Flexible Schedules
• Competitive hourly compensation of $20.89 to $23.44, depending upon qualifications

Primary Duties:

1. Supervise youth attending Respite services
2. Work with youth during structured activities to create a safe and productive environment.
3. Encourage and support clients’ efforts to effectively problem-solve and interactsuccessfullywith others
4. Work respectfully and supportively with clients’ parents/caregivers, whileobserving appropriate boundaries
5. Transport clients to and from appointments and activities when necessary.
6. Understand KDHE standardsregardingrespite care and licensing regulations
7. Abide byKDHE and TGCdisciplinary policy
8. Understand direct service requirements/assignmentsand efficiency goalsestablishedby TGC for the position, and achieve same
9. Provide documentation (clinical notes, reports, and other professional products) whichcomplieswith TGC’s Quality Improvement standards and the requirements of all funding sources.
10. Organize worktomeet direct service expectations and Center requirements

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate or GED required.Must be 21 years of age or older and have sixmonthsexperience working with youth.Experience gained through practicum experience or volunteer work can be included.

Preferred:Oneyear of college course work or one year experience in the field of human services or a combinationof 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.