Children Attendant Care
About The Position
This is a great opportunity for individuals seeking entry into the mental health field. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide one-on-one supervision to consumers who experience severe and persistent mental illnesses or have a severe emotional disturbance. Overall endeavor is to prevent hospitalization or out-of-home placement and to reintegrate consumers into the community. Quantity: Specialist will provide PRI, PRG, and AC services as scheduled. Administrative: Specialist is an active participant in meeting related administration or treatment planning processes. Judgment: Sound judgment is used in ongoing assignments. Maintains a positive, professional and supportive relationship with consumers. Maintains a positive and professional relationship with staff from The Counseling Center and other agencies. Confidentiality is maintained at all times. Specialists keep other staff informed of unusual situations regarding consumers. Documentation: Progress notes are accurate and reflect progress toward treatment goals. Documentation is current and turned in daily.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must have the ability to communicate positively and effectively with others, to work independently as well as be a productive part of a team.
- Must have a dependable vehicle and valid driver’s license.
- Must provide proof of insurance.
- Pass a criminal background and drivers license check to the satisfaction of SCMH.
Responsibilities
- Build relationship and provide positive role model for the consumer.
- Assist in developing & providing structured activities in order for the consumer to progress toward treatment goals.
- Be in contact with designated clients and families for regularly scheduled appointments during the hours of 7 am to 9 pm to meet the client and families needs as dictated on their plan of care.
- Provide opportunity to engage in routine social activities.
- Maintain a safe and productive environment for the consumer.
- Report any and all signs/symptoms of child abuse or neglect.
- Expected to keep supervisor(s) informed of unusual situations re: consumer.
- Required to keep all arranged appointments with the consumer.
- Furnish respite to care-givers and families.
- Provide transportation to and from activities and on occasion to an appointment.
- Supervising the consumer in the least restrictive environment.
- Attend training sessions as required by The Counseling Center.
- Maintain and submit reports and paperwork as required in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
Benefits
- 401(k) participation
- 401(k) 5% salary match after one year of employment
- eligible for paid vacation after six months of employment
- paid sick leave accrual begins at hire date
- employer paid life insurance and LTD after one year of employment
- no cost/low cost employee health insurance options
- no cost employee dental and vision coverage
- at least 10 paid holidays per calendar year
- $500 Sign on bonus available for 12 month full-time commitment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
