Attendant Care Worker - Learn & Play - FT
About The Position
The Attendant Care Worker at the Learn and Play Therapeutic Center delivers one-on-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. The role actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. The Attendant Care Worker provides support to children with Serious Emotional Disturbance individually and in group settings as they develop new skills to increase daily functioning. They support individual clients during crisis situations to aid with symptom reduction, stabilization, and restoration to their ability to re-join their peers. This role works in a fast-paced environment in conjunction with other staff, coordinating with other staff members to facilitate the treatment plan outlined for the client by the managing clinician. The Attendant Care Worker plans, organizes, and implements curriculum to support the use of new skills in working with peers, expressing emotions in a healthy manner, and problem-solving obstacles. They maintain accurate and timely documentation of service provisions reflecting appropriate interventions, service types, and progress towards goals. Transportation may be provided to clients when necessary.
Requirements
- 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
- Strong organizational skills
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office programs
- Valid driver’s license, insurance and a dependable vehicle
Nice To Haves
- Two years’ experience working with adults or children in a health-related field
- Experience working in a KDHE facility
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Holiday premium pay
- Shift and weekend differential pay
- 401k with a 6% employer match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
