What are the responsibilities and job description for the KARE Center Staff - PT (3rd Shift) position at Kenosha Human Development Services?
KENOSHA HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC.
3536 52nd Street Kenosha, WI 53144
Division/Department: Crisis and Stabilization Services
Location: KARE Center
Job Title: KARE Center Staff
Reports To: KARE Center Program Manager
Type of Position: Part-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: 3rd shift, Sundays and Mondays
Pay Rate: $15.12 - $17.12 per hour
Position Summary
KARE Center Staff implement all tasks required for the day-to-day operation of the KARE Center, to be delivered in a respectful and comprehensive manner.
Responsibilities
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3536 52nd Street Kenosha, WI 53144
Division/Department: Crisis and Stabilization Services
Location: KARE Center
Job Title: KARE Center Staff
Reports To: KARE Center Program Manager
Type of Position: Part-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: 3rd shift, Sundays and Mondays
Pay Rate: $15.12 - $17.12 per hour
Position Summary
KARE Center Staff implement all tasks required for the day-to-day operation of the KARE Center, to be delivered in a respectful and comprehensive manner.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for creating a positive, supportive mood in the center
- 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
- Routinely provides positive feedback and respect to residents within the center
- Employs preventive teaching methods to avoid or diminish conflicts in the home
- Provides supportive listening and encourages residents to follow through on their stabilization
- Admits residents referred to the KARE Center by Crisis
- Opens a file on all new admissions and completes all associated paperwork
- Files prescriptions and or medical instructions
- Documents clinical information in resident’s progress notes
- Stores and monitors self-administration of resident’s medication according to state guidelines
- Records discharge data and circumstances
- Provides supervision of KARE Center residents
- Provides hourly (or more frequently) bed checks when specified
- Monitors each resident’s medical and emotional status and arranges emergency care when appropriate
- Notifies the Program Manager when an emergency warrants
- Performs other duties as required by the Program Manager
- Answers house phones and responds appropriately to the needs of the caller
- Answers Crisis Hotline and dispatches the appropriate mobile counselor
- Required to participate in scheduled training sessions given by KHDS
- Complete all pre-service and new hire trainings by the designated deadlines
- Attend clinical supervision and staff meetings of the agency
- Fulfill all mandated training and agency-specific training requirements in a timely manner as necessary
- Is responsible for creating a positive, relaxed and supportive environment
- Actively engages clients in amicable conversation, shares in activities and responds to needs/requests in a timely fashion
- Accepts and respects the client’s circumstances, asks about feelings and interests; validates feelings with empathy, offers encouragement; celebrates accomplishments
- Promotes a strength-based approach to teaching functional skills
- Teaching interactions include positive, supportive quality components (i.e. voice tone, enthusiasm, appropriate physical proximity, and eye contact)
- Skills, routines, and program expectations are preventively taught, specific praise is given to reinforce positive behavior, constructive feedback teaches a replacement skill; safe, planned de-escalation techniques are used in response to aggressive/challenging behavior
- Perceives and responds directly to teaching and problem-solving opportunities
- Teaching components include praise, empathy, specific skills and behavioral descriptions, and goal-centered rationales
- Identifies the treatment needs of the client and collaborates on an agreed upon plan to achieve their goals
- Assesses the client’s strengths and challenges, develops a realistic plan along with the client
- Provides services and collaborates with community resources
- Identifies and teaches treatment-specific skills that support the client’s success
- Conduct oneself in a professional manner
- Maintain the confidentiality and other rights of participants, families and staff and follow HIPPA Guidelines for all verbal and written communication
- Problem-solve difficult situations in a timely manner
- Manage difficult or emotional consumer situations by responding promptly to needs, requests for assistance and services
- Give, receive and act upon feedback from supervisors and co-workers in an appropriate manner
- Maintain professional boundaries with consumers and co-workers at all times
- Attend training as requested by supervisors
- Other tasks as assigned by supervisors
- 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
- Must stay awake and alert throughout each shift
- Must be able to work two weekend shifts per month
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus
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Salary : $15 - $17