What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Recovery Worker position at High Plains Mental Health Center?
Position: Recovery Worker (PRN)
Pay: $16.90 / hour
Hours: Part-time; PRN (as needed); up to 28 hours weekly
Position Overview:
Are you passionate about supporting individuals with mental health challenges and making a meaningful impact in their lives? Join our team as a Part-Time PRN Recovery Worker and help provide essential services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness or children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbances.
In this role, you will provide Attendant Care, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Respite Care, and Crisis Intervention services to clients in community settings, ensuring they receive the one-on-one support they need to maintain a stable lifestyle and achieve their treatment goals. This position offers flexible, as-needed hours that fit your schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide crisis intervention and psychosocial rehabilitation to clients at risk of decompensating in a variety of community settings.
- Assist in maintaining daily routines, providing supervision, and delivering support aligned with the consumer’s treatment goals.
- Monitor and document client progress, including mood and behavior, and communicate effectively with the treatment team.
- Respond to crisis situations and alert the supervisor or appropriate team members when necessary.
- Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Perform basic clerical duties such as filing, answering phones, and scheduling as needed.
- Provide transportation services to patients (must maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license).
- Maintain confidentiality and follow all Center policies and guidelines.
- Participate in an on-call rotation as directed by your supervisor.
Qualifications:
- One year of college coursework in human services or one year of experience in human services; a combination of education and work experience is acceptable.
- At least 18 years old; if the consumer is under 18, you must be at least 3 years older.
- Experience in providing services to individuals with mental illness or severe emotional disturbance (this includes family caregivers or those with personal experience in mental health recovery).
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals with mental health challenges.
- Certification in basic attendant care training required within 30 days of employment. Additional training will be provided.
- Reliable transportation and a valid Kansas driver’s license with a good driving record (no alcohol-related incidents in the last five years).
- Ability to perform basic clerical tasks (filing, answering phones, etc.) and proficiency with technology (computers, software applications, phones, etc.).
- Must pass background checks including KBI, SRS child abuse, Adult Abuse Registry, and Motor Vehicle screens.
Why Join Us?
- Make a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with severe mental health challenges.
- Flexible, part-time hours with PRN scheduling options.
- Opportunity for training and professional development in human services and mental health fields.
- Work in a supportive, collaborative team environment.
If you’re looking for a rewarding position where you can provide critical support and care to individuals in need, we encourage you to apply today!
Apply Now!
To apply, please submit the following documentation to CAREERS@HPMH.COM:
· Resume
· Letter of Interest
· 3 Supervisory References
We look forward to having you join our team!
High Plains Mental Health Center – We’re Here For You!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.90 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
