Adult Specialist (Attendant Care) PT Weekends

Elizabeth Layton Center•Ottawa, KS

About The Position

Elizabeth Layton Center is looking for a part-time w eekend Adult Specialist to join our Community Support Services (CSS) team in Ottawa, KS . If you want to work in a vibrant and supportive environment dedicated to serving our community, ELC is the place for you! Who we are: Elizabeth Layton Center is a community mental health center with locations in Ottawa, KS, and Paola, KS. Our mission is simple: to provide comprehensive and integrated behavioral health services for our community. We are honored to be designated a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), a model of care focused on accessible and integrated behavioral health services. Our vision is to be recognized as the provider of choice for coordinated physical and behavioral health services in the communities we serve. ELC specializes in working with underserved populations, especially Medicaid and Medicare eligible clients, to meet the growing needs unique to their situation and life experiences. What we offer: Competitive Pay A Compassionate, Supportive Culture Opportunities for Professional Development Healthy Work/Life Balance SUMMARY Adult Specialists provide supervision and supportive services to adult clients diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). Under the supervision of a licensed and credentialed clinician, this position will provide information, education, and training to help build knowledge, develop skills, and change attitudes with a goal of increasing independence, productivity, self-determination, and inclusion in the community. The majority of the time will be spent providing services to consumers at the Center’s residential housing, but some interaction may occur in consumer’s homes, vocational site, program site or other community settings. The position reports directly to the CSS Coordinator or designee.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Minimum of 40 hours of training in providing equivalent supportive services to child and/or adult consumers OR be able to attend 40 hours of on-site training. On-site training may be required outside of regularly scheduled working hours.
All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required background checks as required by Medicaid regulations.
Ability to relate and work creatively and energetically with consumers at risk of hospitalization
Relates a positive approach to complex mental health issues
Communicates directly and effectively in a cooperative manner
Flexibility in assigned work hours
Ability to be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences
Ability to safely perform major job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Responsibilities

Assists in developing and providing structured activities to include attendant care, psychosocial group activities and individual community support
Maintains a safe and productive environment during time spent in attendance of consumers
Provides transportation to and from various activities or appointments (must maintain a good driving record)
Provides medication observation in the community and in supported housing environment
Maintains appropriate records for reporting, evaluation, accounting, and clinical purposes
Meets deadlines for daily paperwork and reports
Provides quality documentation
Completes other duties as deemed appropriate by immediate supervisor
Complies with ELC policies and procedures