KARE Center Staff, 3rd Shift (Tues-Sat)

Kenosha Human Development Services•Village of Somers, WI

1d•$15

About The Position

KARE Center Staff implement all tasks required for the day-to-day operation of the KARE Center, to be delivered in a respectful and comprehensive manner.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, in the English language
Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with good driving record
Must carry own 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 a part of a team
Ability to traverse within the workspace and community frequently
Ability to frequently ascend/descend stairs
Ability to transport at least 25 pounds
Be willing to learn and work with the treatment philosophies

Nice To Haves

Experience with AODA/Mental Health population a plus
Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for creating a positive, supportive mood in the center
Participates in the intake process by gathering required data, by orienting residents to the expectations of the center, and informing them of their client rights
Routinely provides positive feedback and respect to residents within the center
Employs preventive teaching methods to avoid or diminish conflicts in the home
Provides supportive listening and encourages residents to follow through on their treatment plans as determined by CIC and CSP staff
Admits residents referred to the KARE Center by Adult Crisis
Requires a medical screening from a local emergency room prior to admitting residents for crisis stabilization
Opens a file on all new admissions and completes all associated paper work
Files prescriptions and or medical instructions
Documents clinical information in resident’s progress notes
Stores and monitors self-administration of resident’s medication according to state guidelines
Records discharge data and circumstances
Provides supervision of KARE Center residents
Provides hourly (or more frequently) bed checks when specified
Monitors each resident’s medical and emotional status and arranges emergency care when appropriate
Notifies the Program Manager when an emergency warrants
Performs other duties as required by the Program Manager
Answers house phones and responds appropriately to the needs of the caller
Answers Crisis Hotline and dispatches the appropriate mobile counselor
Required to participate in scheduled training sessions given by KHDS
Gives, receives and acts upon feedback given by director, supervisor, crisis counselors, resident or community
Maintains confidentiality at all times