Attendant Care Worker - Learn and Play Therapeutic Center

A brief summary of what's ahead

Location:

Horizons Mental Health Center (no HCM)

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

1

Job position summary:

The Attendant Care Worker at the Learn and Play Therapeutic Center delivers one-one-one, interactive, community-based mental health services to preschool-aged children utilizing a strengths-based, and skill building philosophy in the areas of problem solving, social skills, personal relationships and health/hygiene.

Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday premium pay
• Shift and weekend differential pay
• 401k with a $.50/$1.00 up to 6% employer match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employee assistance program

Here is a look at the full job description:

Attendant Care Worker - LPTC - FT

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides support to children with Serious Emotional Disturbance individually and in group setting as they develop new skills to increase daily functioning
• Supports individual clients during crisis situations to aid with symptom reduction, stabilization and restoration to their ability to re-join their peers
• Works in a fast-paced environment in conjunction with other staff
• Coordinates with other staff members to facilitate the treatment plan outlined for the client by the managing clinician
• Plan, organize and implement curriculum to support the use of new skills in working with peers, expressing emotions in a healthy manner, and problem-solving obstacles
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of service provisions reflecting appropriate interventions, service types, and progress towards goals
• Provides transportation when necessary to clients
• Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 10-hour days
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong organizational skills
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office programs

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• N/A

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• Integrity:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.
  • The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System
• Compassion:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.
  • Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.
• Accountability:
  • Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.
  • Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.
• Respect:
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.
  • Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
• Excellence:
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age and at least three years older than the youth.
• One or more years of experience working with children

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Two years’ experience working with adults or children in a health-related field
• Experience working in a KDHE facility

REQUIRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Within 30 days of employment the employee must have completed Attendant Care on-line training, KHS on-line training, pass KBI, DCF Health Assessment, DCF child abuse check, adult abuse registry, and motor vehicle screens.   
• Valid driver’s license, insurance and a dependable vehicle

PREFERRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• N/A

We provide equal employment opportunities

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

We participate in E-Verify

We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9.