What are the responsibilities and job description for the KARE Center Staff, FT 1st Shift position at Kenosha Human Development Services?
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/
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/
