Early Childhood Group Leader Assistant - PT

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 an Early Childhood Group Leader Assistant - PT to be the newest member of our innovative interdisciplinary team. This position provides services to SED youth who are participating in the Center’s Early Childhood Program.

Pay and Benefits:

• The opportunity to be part of a holistic and supportive team
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• KPERS Retirement System
• Aflac, Life, Legal Shield, and ID Theft Insurance
• Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays (prorated)
• Flexible Schedules
• Competitive hourly rate of $20.28 to $22.76; depending upon qualifications.

Primary Duties:

1. Assist with promoting successful group interactions among consumers

2. Encourage and support clients’ engagement in ECPP activities

3. Encourage and support clients’ efforts to effectively problem-solve and interact with others

4. Work respectfully and supportively with clients’ parents/caregivers, while observing appropriate boundaries

5. Transport clients to and from activities or appointments when necessary or assigned and serve as Attendant on van transportation routes as assigned

6. Facilitate/co-facilitate groups as assigned

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

8. Provide documentation (clinical notes, reports, and other professional products) which complies with TGC’s Quality Improvement standards and the requirements of all funding sources.

9. Be able to organize work in order to meet direct service expectations and Center requirements

10. Adapt to changing work priorities and a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

High school graduate or GED required. Must have completed one year of college course work in the field of human services, or have one year of experience in the field of human services, or one year combination of education and work experience in the field of human services

EXPERIENCE:

Required: at least 6 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.