KARE Center Staff - Part Time

KENOSHA HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC. 3536 52nd Street Kenosha, WI 53144 Division / Department :

• Crisis and Stabilization Services Location : KARE Center Job Title : KARE Center Staff Reports To : KARE Center Program Manager Type of Position : Part Time FLSA Status : Non-Exempt                                                                    Schedule : As scheduled including weekends, evenings, and holidays Starting Pay :  $15.12 per hour POSITION SUMMARY KARE Center Staff implement all tasks required for the day-to-day operation of the KARE Center, to be delivered in a respectful and comprehensive manner.
• RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
• Responsible for creating a positive, supportive mood in the center    Participates in the intake process by gathering required data, by orienting residents to the expectations of the center, and informing them of their client rights    Routinely provides positive feedback and respect to residents within the center     Employs preventive teaching methods to avoid or diminish conflicts in the home    Provides supportive listening and encourages residents to follow through on their treatment plans as determined by CIC and CSP staff 2.
• Admits residents referred to the KARE Center by Adult Crisis    Requires a medical screening from a local emergency room prior to admitting residents for crisis stabilization    Opens a file on all new admissions and completes all associated paper work     Files prescriptions and or medical instructions    Documents clinical information in resident’s progress notes    Stores and monitors self-administration of resident’s medication according to state guidelines     Records discharge data and circumstances    Provides supervision of KARE Center residents    Provides hourly (or more frequently) bed checks when specified     Monitors each resident’s medical and emotional status and arranges emergency care when appropriate     Notifies the Program Manager when an emergency warrants 3.
• Performs other duties as required by the Program Manager    Answers house phones and responds appropriately to the needs of the caller    Answers Crisis Hotline and dispatches the appropriate mobile counselor 4.
• Required to participate in scheduled training sessions given by KHDS    Gives, receives and acts upon feedback given by director, supervisor, crisis counselors, resident or community member.    Maintains confidentiality at all times PROFESSIONALISM 1.

Conduct oneself in a professional manner       Maintain the confidentiality and other rights of participants, families and staff and follow HIPPA Guidelines for all verbal and written communication       Problem-solve difficult situations in a timely manner        Manage difficult or emotional consumer situations by responding promptly to needs, requests for assistance and services       Give, receive and act upon feedback from supervisors and co-workers in an appropriate manner       Maintain professional boundaries with consumers and co-workers at all times        Understand cultural diversity and have respect for others’ values and culture       Attend training as requested by supervisors       Other tasks as assigned by supervisors   QUALIFICATIONS :