KARE Center Staff - PT, 3rd Shift

Kenosha Human Development Services•Village of Somers, WI

6d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

KARE Center Staff carry out the tasks required for the day-to-day operation of the KARE Center in a respectful and comprehensive manner. The role creates a positive, relaxed, and supportive environment for residents, provides supervision and assistance, and supports clients’ stabilization and treatment goals. The position participates in resident intake and orientation; handles admissions, files, paperwork, prescriptions, medication monitoring, progress notes, and discharge records; monitors residents’ medical and emotional status; and arranges emergency care or notifies the Program Manager when needed. Staff also answer house phones and the Crisis Hotline, dispatch mobile counselors as appropriate, and complete required training, clinical supervision, and staff meetings. The role uses strength-based, preventive teaching and safe de-escalation techniques, collaborates with clients and community resources on treatment plans, and maintains professional boundaries and confidentiality. The position is part-time, scheduled for third shift on Sundays and Mondays, at $15.12–$17.12 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Must carry personal auto insurance with at least $100,000/$300,000/$100,000 coverage.
Ability to maintain records and document case notes daily.
Ability to give and accept feedback as part of a team.
Ability to traverse the workspace and community frequently and frequently ascend and descend stairs.
Ability to transport at least 25 pounds.
Willingness to learn and work with the treatment philosophies.
Ability to stay awake and alert throughout each shift.
Must be able to work two weekend shifts per month.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the AODA/Mental Health population.
Bilingual ability in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Create a positive, supportive mood and environment in the center.
Participate in intake by gathering required information, orienting residents to center expectations, and explaining client rights.
Provide residents with positive feedback, respect, supportive listening, and encouragement to follow through on stabilization.
Use preventive teaching methods to avoid or diminish conflicts.
Admit residents referred to the KARE Center by Crisis and complete admission files and related paperwork.
File prescriptions and medical instructions, document clinical information in progress notes, and record discharge data and circumstances.
Store and monitor residents’ self-administration of medication according to state guidelines.
Supervise residents, conduct hourly or more frequent bed checks when specified, monitor medical and emotional status, and arrange emergency care when appropriate.
Notify the Program Manager when an emergency warrants it.
Answer house phones and respond appropriately to callers’ needs; answer the Crisis Hotline and dispatch the appropriate mobile counselor.
Participate in required pre-service, new-hire, mandated, and agency-specific training, clinical supervision, and staff meetings.
Engage clients in conversation and activities, respond to their needs and requests, validate feelings with empathy, offer encouragement, and recognize accomplishments.
Teach functional skills and program expectations using positive support, specific praise, constructive feedback, safe planned de-escalation, and goal-centered explanations.
Identify clients’ treatment needs and strengths, collaborate with clients on realistic plans, provide services, work with community resources, and teach treatment-specific skills.
Maintain participant, family, and staff confidentiality and rights, and follow HIPAA guidelines for verbal and written communication.
Problem-solve difficult situations, respond promptly to consumer needs, give and accept feedback appropriately, and maintain professional boundaries.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or supervisors.