KARE Center Staff - Part Time

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 1. Responsible for creating a positive, supportive

mood in the center a. Participates in the intake process by gathering

required data, by orienting residents to the expectations of the center,

and informing them of their client rights b. Routinely provides positive

feedback and respect to residents within the center c. Employs

preventive teaching methods to avoid or diminish conflicts in the home

d. Provides supportive listening and encourages residents to follow

through on their treatment plans as determined by CIC and CSP staff 2.

Admits residents referred to the KARE Center by Adult Crisis a. Requires

a medical screening from a local emergency room prior to admitting

residents for crisis b. Opens a file on all new admissions and completes

all associated paper work c. Files prescriptions and or medical

instructions d. Documents clinical information in resident\'s progress

notes e. Stores and monitors self-administration of resident\'s

medication according to state guidelines f. Records discharge data and

circumstances g. Provides supervision of KARE Center residents h.

Provides hourly (or more frequently) bed checks when specified i.

Monitors each resident\'s medical and emotional status and arranges

emergency care when appropriate j. Notifies the Program Manager when an

emergency warrants 3. Performs other duties as required by the Program

Manager a. Answers house phones and responds appropriately to the needs

of the caller b. Answers Crisis Hotline and dispatches the appropriate

mobile counselor 4. Required to participate in scheduled training

sessions given by KHDS a. Gives, receives and acts upon feedback given

by director, supervisor, crisis counselors, resident or community

member. b. Maintains confidentiality at all times \*\*\*\*\* OTHER

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or

Equivalent Required. - Experience With AODA/Mental Health Population a

plus - Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, in

the English language - Must have reliable transportation and valid

driver\'s license with good driving record - Must carry own auto

insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 coverage - Ability to

maintain records and document case notes daily - Ability to give and

accept feedback as a part of a team - Ability to traverse within the

workspace and community frequently - Ability to frequently

ascend/descend stairs - Ability to transport at least 25 pounds - Be

willing to learn and work with the treatment philosophies - Bilingual in

Spanish a plus \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

https://www.khds.org/employment-opportunities/