Crisis Service Provider

COMPASS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH•Garden City, KS

2d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Haven House is a 10-bed residential care facility serving children 0-17 years old. We are looking for a highly motivated individual that enjoys working with children with various mental health needs. The individual in this position will be responsible for 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.

Requirements

Must be 21 years 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.
Reliable, responsible, able to work a flexible and varied schedule.
Can interact effectively with others and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Have completed or will complete any required training within six months of employment, including state-approved basic training and maintaining state training requirements.
Must have a valid Kansas driver’s license.
Proof of auto liability insurance.
Able to pass a KBI and SRS background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children is preferred but will train the right individual.

Responsibilities

Providing Crisis, Short-term Respite (RC), and shelter for children placed in Police Protective Custody (PPC).
Responding to client and program needs with varying hours.
Providing services to children being diverted from a State Hospital (crisis).
Providing a short period of relief for families with children on the SED weaver (RC).
Providing shelter for children awaiting placement (PPC).
Receiving training on 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.