CRISIS SERV PROVIDER PRN

COMPASS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH•Garden City, KS

2d•$17 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

Crisis Service Provider Haven House Haven House is a 10-bed residential care facility serving children 0-17 years old. There is a $2/hour differential for the overnight shift, $1/hour for evening shift and .50 cents/hour day shift - along with a $1/hour weekend differential, for any weekend worked during all shifts added to the base wage. We are looking for a highly motivated individual that enjoys working with children with various mental health needs. Experience working with children is preferred but will train the right individual.

Requirements

Must be 21 yrs old
High school diploma or equivalency
Valid Driver’s license
Ability to work with individuals and their families
Be familiar with community resources.
Possesses good interpersonal skills.
Possesses an interest and investment in working with children.
Can work as a member of a treatment team in providing a continuum of services to consumers and their families.
The CSP needs to be reliable, responsible, able to work a flexible and varied schedule and can interact effectively with others and to respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Have completed or will complete any required training within six months of their employment with Compass Behavioral Health including completion of a state approved basic training program and maintain any state training requirements.
Must have a valid Kansas driver’s license, proof of auto liability insurance and be able to pass a KBI and SRS background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children is preferred

Responsibilities

Providing Crisis, Short-term Respite (RC), and shelter for children placed in Police Protective Custody (PPC).
Hours of CSP will vary and will be in response to client and program needs.
The service is targeted towards children being diverted from a State Hospital (crisis), providing a short period of relief for families with children on the SED weaver (RC), and for those awaiting placement (PPC).
The CSP will receive training that includes, but is not limited to, an orientation to mental illness, medications, general treatment approaches, attendant care activities, daily-living skills, dealing with emergency needs, basic counseling skills, CPR, First Aid, De-escalation, Suicide Assessment, Working with Addicts and Professional Standards and Ethics.