Attendant Care Worker

Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center Job Description

TITLE OF POSITION: Attendant Care Worker

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must complete a 40-hour basic training program provided by SEKMHC. Must pass KBI, DCF child & adult abuse registry, motor vehicle screen, and background checks. Must have reliable and insured transportation to transport clients as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
2. Ability to remain calm and function in a crisis situation.
3. Emotionally mature, sound judgment, and have a steady disposition.
4. Must be able to relate to emotionally disturbed children.
5. Capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
6. Basic knowledge of normal and abnormal human behavior.

NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: Regular Full-Time Position

1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
   1. Always provide one-on-one supervision of (accompany) youth in a location specified by a Qualified Mental Health Professional. Professional when providing Attendant Care or Psychosocial Rehabilitation.
   2. Participate in activities with youth while on duty.
   3. Be expected to engage in active listening and talking with the youth; you are not to provide counseling.
   4. Be required to maintain confidentiality regarding youth.
   5. Work only up to eight hours in a 24-hour period.
   6. Complete and submit required paperwork on a timely basis.
      1. Be expected to keep other staff informed of unusual situations regarding youth with which they are working.
         1. Review, understand, and adhere to the Discipline Policy, Quality Assurance, Ethical Standards, and other policies and procedures regarding Attendant Care.
         2. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or the Chief Executive Officer.

1. Required Trainings:

Medicaid State Plan Non-Waiver Services (see www.kidstraining.org) include:

1. Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST):
   1. CPST On-line: Complete within 60 days of hire.
      1. Interactive Community Event (ICE): Attend within 6 months of hire.

1. Targeted Case Management Online Training: Complete within 60 days of hire and prior to attending ICE training.
2. Crisis Intervention (CI): Complete prior to delivery of service.
   1. CI Online Training

1. Nationally Recognized CI Training (e.g., Mandt training, provided in- house).

Other In-house or Online Trainings as determined by your supervisor. Examples include:

• kstrain.org
• RELIAS (https://sekmhc.training.reliaslearning.com/)

1. HIPAA

1. Corporate Compliance

1. Cultural Competence, etc.

1. Direct Service Expectations: This position has a minimum service credit expectation and will be provided by your supervisor.

1. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or the Chief Executive Officer.