Community Support Associate (KRCC-Meadowview/Perry County) (Weekend Shift)

Kentucky River Community Care • Hazard, KY

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About The Position

Community Support Associate Company/Location: Kentucky River Community Care/Perry County/Meadowview Cottage Employment type: Full-Time Primary Functions: Teaching skills to adults with Serious Mental Illness including daily living activities, crisis coping, emotional regulation, and medication side effects. Document activities with clients in the electronic medical record. Complete all assigned work in a timely manner including required continuing education courses. Assist individuals to live with maximum independence in the community. Assist individuals to take medications, monitor symptoms, and monitor side effects of medication. Teach individuals skills for living in the community, budgeting money, and keeping the home safe and clean. Assist clients with transportation to appointments Funding Source: Medicaid and Caney funding EEO Texting Privacy Policy and Information: Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Message frequency will vary depending on the application process. Msg & data rates may apply. OPT out at any time by texting "Stop".

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED, and 1 (one) year full-time working with individuals who receive treatment services for treatment of a mental health/co-occurring disorder.
• Interpersonal and written communication skills
• Computer skills
• Organized
• Dependable

Responsibilities

• Teaching skills to adults with Serious Mental Illness including daily living activities, crisis coping, emotional regulation, and medication side effects.
• Document activities with clients in the electronic medical record.
• Complete all assigned work in a timely manner including required continuing education courses.
• Assist individuals to live with maximum independence in the community.
• Assist individuals to take medications, monitor symptoms, and monitor side effects of medication.
• Teach individuals skills for living in the community, budgeting money, and keeping the home safe and clean.
• Assist clients with transportation to appointments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED