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Technician - Youth Development RespiteFamily Service & Guidance Center • Topeka, Kansas, United States
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Technician - Youth Development Respite

Family Service & Guidance Center
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    Topeka, Kansas, United States
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    Topeka, Kansas, United States
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Technician - Youth Development Respite Job Category: Case Management Part-Time On-site Rate: $18.75 USD per hour Location: Topeka, KS 66606, USA Description Departments: Community Based Services Job Status: Part-time Hours Worked: Weekdays 4-7pm, Saturday 8am-4 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Team Manager of Youth Development Positions Supervised: None Travel Required: Varies based on assignment Position Summary: This position provides direct service in a group or individual setting for children who are on the SED Waiver. A mental health respite provider offers short-term care and supervision for individuals with mental health needs, ensuring their safety, and emotional support while giving primary caregivers temporary relief. Essential Functions:
Provide direct personal care. Engage clients in conversation and emotional support. Maintain a clean and safe environment. Follow care plans. Observe and report changes in client behaviors. Complete clinical documentation correctly. Complete documentation in a timely manner meeting the agencies minimum expectation for timely documentation consistently. Document persons served attendance, as well as attempted contact with parents/caregivers and other treatment providers when persons served attendance is inconsistent. Remain informed of agency and program developments. Respect and demonstrate an ability to maintain persons served confidentiality. Support and actively promote the vision and mission of Astra Mental Health and Recovery. Transport persons served in an agency or personal vehicle as needed. Perform other duties assigned by team managers.
Other Duties: • Demonstrate cultural and linguistic competence • Approach interactions with individuals served and colleagues with a trauma sensitive lens • Acts as an ambassador of the agency in the community setting, which may include doing public educational and informational presentations. • Support and actively promote the vision and mission of the agency and the philosophy of the strengths perspective • Completes required trainings • Other duties as assigned, as qualified and trained for. Position Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Must be 21 years or older Must possess and maintain the following: a valid driver's license, a good driving record, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation. Must successfully pass the KBI and DCF Central Registry background investigations. One year of experience working with children is preferred. Must possess and utilize sufficient interpersonal skills to promote teamwork both internally and externally. Basic understanding of mental health issues affecting youth. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are important. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Effective communication skills (verbal and written) Customer focused (internal and external) Team oriented and ability to get along with others Excellent listening skills Accountability Reliability Trust/Integrity Demonstrates adaptability/flexibility Developed time management skills Developed organizational skills Proficiency in MS Office Suite with ability to learn other software programs as necessary including Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Relationship building Problem solving Attention to detail and accuracy in work Ability to be collaborative Open to learning and accepting feedback Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality Strengths based Family centered Community based Culturally respectful Ability to work independently Ability to gain and utilize skills learned on the job
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
  • Topeka, Kansas, United States

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