Youth Client Support Provider at Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc

Concordia, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Crisis Response, Child Advocacy, Activity Planning, Documentation, Flexibility, Reliability, Trustworthiness

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description This position is also eligible to earn a monthly bonus (up to $2,000 annually) by meeting basic client care expectations. Who We Are Pawnee 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 that’s a mission that excites you, read on! What We Offer At Pawnee Mental Health, we believe in supporting our employees’ well-being with a comprehensive benefits package. This includes top tier benefits like: Medical & Vision Insurance: Accessible plans to support your health needs offered through BCBS or Aetna – prices for single coverage between $50-100/month. Dental Insurance: 100% FREE for employees. Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS): Secure your future with KPERS retirement benefits - a lifetime pension program. Other insurances: Life insurance coverage up to 150% of your annual income and long-term disability insurance at NO COST. Paid Holidays: Enjoy 8 paid holidays throughout the year. Generous PTO: Start earning 10 hours of PTO per month (15 days/year), jumping to 24 days/year on your first anniversary. Paid Medical Leave: Receive a 40-hour bank of paid medical leave IMMEDIATELY upon hire. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access support resources for your personal and professional life. Supplemental benefits: Additional life insurance coverage, ambulance transportation, short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more! The Role You Play As a CSP at Pawnee, you will be responsible for helping children with Severe Emotional Disturbances and their families by providing attendant care. You will work with children alone and in groups, developing and performing activities to enhance functioning based on their treatment plans. This position will require evening work; however, your schedule is up to you. The Day-to-Day Developing activities to enhance the child’s functioning, within established treatment plans Working directly with children ages 4-18, individually and in groups, providing services on site or in their home, school, or community Scheduling services and documenting progress in the child’s health record Training in crisis response procedures and providing 1-on-1 support to clients in crisis Other Duties as Assigned Being an on-call resource for crisis services Assist with medication compliance Acting as an advocate for mental health rights and community integration Who You Are The 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! Requirements Qualifications: Required High School graduate or equivalent At least 21 years of age or older Reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and automobile liability insurance Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Basic computer skills Preferred Some post-secondary education in human services and/or related work experience Experience with Microsoft Office Results of criminal and all other applicable background checks must meet the approval of Pawnee Mental Health Services.Pawnee Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will receive equal and equitable consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other status or condition protected by law. Any applicant who feels they have experienced discrimination via the PMHS hiring process may file a written complaint at https://www.pawnee.org/our-commitment-to-you.cfm.

Responsibilities

As a Youth Client Support Provider, you will help children with Severe Emotional Disturbances and their families by providing attendant care and developing activities based on treatment plans. You will work directly with children, providing services on-site or in their community.