Youth Attendant Care Worker Part-time

The Guidance Center; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community mental health center is seeking a compassionate Youth Attendant Care Worker to support vulnerable populations in Kansas. This part-time role involves providing essential attendant care services, encouraging client engagement in activities, and fostering effective problem-solving skills. You will work closely with clients and their families to promote a holistic approach to care. If you are passionate about making a difference and have experience in human services, this opportunity offers a fulfilling way to contribute to the community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals in the community for at least six months.
• Education or experience in human services totaling one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide attendant care services to support clients in daily activities.
• Encourage clients' engagement in pro-social activities and problem-solving.

Skills

Client Engagement

Problem-Solving

Communication

Transporting Clients

Education

One year of college coursework in human services

One year of experience in human services

Job description

The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center for Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. We treat everyone with the same quality of care, regardless of their ability to pay. As an employee of TGC, you'll have the opportunity to help the most vulnerable population in Kansas. Most of our clients are below the poverty line and many experiences homelessness. We are the only provider that offers therapy, case management, psychosocial, and medication services all at the same site. We care greatly about our clients and are consistently moving towards a holistic model of care.

Youth Attendant Care Worker Part-time Primary Duties:

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  Provide attendant care services which assist with promoting successful completion of daily activities

  
  


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  Encourage and support clients' engagement in pro-social activities

  
  


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  Encourage and support clients' efforts to effectively problem-solve and interact successfully with others

  
  


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  Work respectfully and supportively with clients' parents/caregivers, while observing appropriate boundaries

  
  


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  Transport clients to and from activities or appointments when necessary

  
  


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  Understand direct service requirements and efficiency goals established by TGC for the position, and achieve same

  
  

• Part-time schedule of approximately 32 hours per week

• Hourly pay rate of $19.69. to $22.10; based on previous relevant experience

Youth Attendant Care Worker Part-time Minimum Qualifications:

One year of college course work in the field of human services, or one year experience in the field of human services, or combination of education and work experience in the field of human services which equals one year.

Required: Six months experience working with individuals in the community. Experience gained through practicum experience or volunteer work can be included.

Preferred: experience working with individuals 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.