What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children Attendant Care position at SOUTH CENTRAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CTR?
$500 Sign on bonus available for 12 month full-time commitment
Full Time and Part Time positions available working with children/families in the Andover and El Dorado areas.
This is a great opportunity for individuals seeking entry into the mental health field.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide one-on-one supervision to consumers who experience severe and persistent mental illnesses or have a severe emotional disturbance. Overall endeavor is to prevent hospitalization or out-of-home placement and to reintegrate consumers into the community.
Quantity: Specialist will provide PRI, PRG, and AC services as scheduled. Administrative: Specialist is an active participant in meeting related administration or treatment planning processes. Judgment: Sound judgment is used in ongoing assignments. Maintains a positive, professional and supportive relationship with consumers. Maintains a positive and professional relationship with staff from The Counseling Center and other agencies. Confidentiality is maintained at all times. Specialists keep other staff informed of unusual situations regarding consumers. Documentation: Progress notes are accurate and reflect progress toward treatment goals. Documentation is current and turned in daily.
Other Job Functions:
- Build relationship and provide positive role model for the consumer.
- Assist in developing & providing structured activities in order for the consumer to progress toward treatment goals.
- Be in contact with designated clients and families for regularly scheduled appointments during the hours of 7 am to 9 pm to meet the client and families needs as dictated on their plan of care.
- Provide opportunity to engage in routine social activities.
- Maintain a safe and productive environment for the consumer.
- Report any and all signs/symptoms of child abuse or neglect.
- Expected to keep supervisor(s) informed of unusual situations re: consumer.
- Required to keep all arranged appointments with the consumer.
- Furnish respite to care-givers and families.
- Provide transportation to and from activities and on occasion to an appointment.
- Supervising the consumer in the least restrictive environment.
- Attend training sessions as required by The Counseling Center.
- Maintain and submit reports and paperwork as required in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED. Must have the ability to communicate positively and effectively with others, to work independently as well as be a productive part of a team. Must have a dependable vehicle and valid driver’s license. Must provide proof of insurance. Pass a criminal background and drivers license check to the satisfaction of SCMH. SCMHCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
