Safety and Support Representative Full-Time

KVC Health Systems•Olathe, KS

About The Position

Safety and Support Representatives provide support to direct care providers by provide supervision of consumers. Engaging youth and adults in problems solving safety and support concerns they assist direct care as needed with meeting patient needs, activities and responsibilities, modeling safe and positive behavior and using effective problem solving skills. Safety and Support Representatives are responsible for adhering to the Employee Manual, Operations Manual and organizational policies and procedures in completing job responsibilities. When needed, a Safety and Support Representative may act in a Lead Capacity when Program Director and Program Managers are absent from Unit based upon workloads and staffing requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited high school
At least one year related experience and/or training
Requires Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as Outlook email
At least 21 years old
Valid Drivers License
Valid Auto Insurance

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a behavioral health setting or related field focused on serving individuals through the use of trauma informed and person centered approaches.
Experience engaging individuals experience behavioral health crisis is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises unit activity and patient movement
Responsible for keeping the unit safe, clean and orderly
Familiar with patient goals; able to follow individualized treatment plans for patients provided by team of professionals
Provide needed supports to youth and adults
Assist with patient supervision and engagement
Provides crisis intervention and initiates emergency response plan, when necessary
Completes required documentation, forms and reports per agency's policy and procedures; enters documentation accurately and timely per required deadlines utilizing CMC Hospitals computer software programs
Documents relevant information on each client regarding their behavior and interactions
Utilizes CMC’s HRIS system to keep personal profile up to date, record PTO, source information on benefits, and stay abreast on company updates
Provides transportation for patients to visits and other appointments as needed and directed
May assist in meal preparation and laundry as needed and directed
Attends staff meeting as directed
Attends and completes all required in-service training and course work on an annual basis per agency requirements
Other duties may be assigned according to qualification of staff and development of programs.