Client Support Provider (School Services)

Company: PAWNEE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INC
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

Job DetailsJob LocationManhattan - (1558 Hayes Dr) - Manhattan, KSPosition TypeFull-Time/Part-TimeEducation LevelHigh SchoolSalary Range$13.00 - $14.00 Job CategoryYouth Rehabilitation ServicesWho We ArePawnee Mental Health Services is a private, not-for-profit community mental health center dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to strengthen the wellness of our communities. Operating over 10 counties in North-Central Kansas, we provide a full range of psychotherapy, crisis, medication management, and substance abuse recovery services to over 7000 adults, adolescents, and children every year. Pawnee is the only provider in our service area who welcomes anyone in need of services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year regardless of their insurance, status as a client, or ability to pay. We also believe that all staff have an important role to play in maintaining the wellness of our communities and we are looking for bright, talented people to fill those roles!If thats a mission that excites you, read on!What We OfferPawnee is proud to offer a full range of benefits to all our full-time staff! We are able to offer a full range of health, dental, and vision insurance through the State of Kansas, as well as a retirement plan through KPERS. We are also proud to provide competitive wages, generous paid time off, and several voluntary benefits like ambulance and disability insurance, among others.The Role You PlaySchool-based Youth Rehabilitation staff provide rehabilitation services for youth with serious emotional disturbances (SED) and their families in the school and home setting. You will network with school and agency staff, as well as other social service agencies to facilitate and provide services for children in both elementary and secondary schools in the community.Although this is a school-based program, the position is year-round.The Day-to-DayEngaging in direct services with children in the program in school, home, and community settings - based on established treatment plansEffectively work and communicate with other members of the treatment team to address the child's needs and ensure consistent, high-quality treatmentScheduling services and documenting progress in the child's health recordTraining in crisis response procedures and providing 1-on-1 support to clients in crisisOther Duties as AssignedBeing an on-call resource for crisis servicesAssist with medication complianceActing as an advocate for mental health rights and community integrationWho You AreThe ideal candidate is reliable and trustworthy, (you will be expected to set and keep your own schedule!), and has experience/a passion for working with children. They are also flexible and creative, as we give CSPs the freedom to plan out activities themselves. Finally, you will be working with high-needs children, so a proven ability to manage high-stress situations eloquently, tactfully, and professionally is required.If that describes you, apply now!RequiredHigh School graduate or equivalentReliable transportation, a clean driving record, and automobile liability insuranceExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalBasic computer skillsFamiliar with, or willing to be trained in, trauma-informed carePreferredSome post-secondary education in human services and/or related work experienceExperience with Microsoft OfficeResults of criminal and all other applicable background checks must meet the approval of Pawnee Mental Health Services.

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