Youth Crisis Worker

5 days ago

Topeka, Kansas, United States Family Service and Guidance Center Topeka Full time
Job Title: Youth Crisis Worker

Family Service and Guidance Center Topeka is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Crisis Worker to join our team. As a key member of our crisis intervention team, you will provide one-to-one direct care to children and adolescents experiencing severe emotional disturbance or at risk of becoming SED.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide services based on the decisions of the treatment team responsible for the client's treatment.
  • Work with assigned clients during crisis situations, as well as during and after crisis situations.
  • Transport children in personal vehicles, when necessary and appropriate.
  • Collaborate with clients, families, and treatment teams to identify treatment goals, objectives, and discharge criteria.
  • Participate in quarterly program meetings for case review, case assignment, program maintenance, and operations, as well as training.
  • Report significant events to the YCRC Supervisor, Crisis Clinician, and/or the YCRC Director.
  • Attend monthly individual supervision with an YCRC Supervisor for supervision and case discussion.
  • Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and responsibility by assisting all staff and others during assigned shifts.
  • Complete clinical documentation in a timely fashion as established by the agency.
  • Teach basic life skills.
  • Prepare meals for kids.
  • Wash and dry towels, linens, bedding of the rooms.
  • Wash, rinse, and sanitize kitchen dishes and utensils.
  • Role model positive behaviors and interactions with other staff and clients during activities, meal times, and when assisting with chores.
  • Adhere to dress code for the safety of staff and to model appropriate attire for clients.
  • Stay informed of changes in agency policy by reading emails and attending required meetings and supervision.
  • Be aware of ethical behavior expectations and act accordingly.
  • Respect and demonstrate the ability to maintain client confidentiality.
  • Act as an ambassador of Family Service and Guidance Center in community settings.
  • Support and actively promote the vision and mission of Family Service and Guidance Center.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Qualifications:
  • Mental Health Technicians must be at least 21 years old, and at least three years older than the consumer.
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  • Must successfully pass the KBI and DCF Central Registry background investigations.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license, a good driving record, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
  • Successful completion of a TB test is required to be on file before assigning crisis shifts; completion of a health assessment is also required.
  • Must successfully complete Managing Aggressive Behavior, CPR, and First Aid within the first 3 months of employment.
  • Documentation Training and State-approved online attendant care training, Crisis Intervention, and Medication Administration prior to providing the service.
  • Mental Health Technicians will attend an orientation regarding ethics and confidentiality prior to working with clients.
Experience:
  • Two years of documented experience with children with serious emotional disturbance; or have completed two years post-secondary education in a human service field; or have a combination of experience and post-secondary education that totals at least two years.
  • Must exhibit satisfactory written and verbal skills.
  • Must possess and utilize sufficient interpersonal skills to promote teamwork; must be able to collaborate with other team members to deliver optimal services to clients.
  • Exposure and familiarity with MS Office products; ability to type for electronic documentation purposes.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Customer-focused (internal and external).
  • Excellent listening skills.
  • Teamwork.
  • Accountability.
  • Reliability.
  • Trust/Integrity.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility.
  • Time Management.
  • Organizational Skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite with ability to learn other software programs as necessary.
  • Relationship building.
  • Problem Solving.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
  • Being collaborative.
  • Compromising.
  • Remaining calm in elevated situations.
Work Environment:

Primarily facility-based working environment, i.e., school, local community centers, socially appropriate activities and functions, etc., with some possibility of working at FSGC in programs that the client may be attending. The position requires flexibility in scheduling; risk of exposure to aggressive and/or acting out children and youth, and exposure to low socio-economic homes and neighborhoods.

Benefits:
  • 401(k).
  • Dental insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Flexible schedule.
  • Health insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Vision insurance.
Schedule:
  • Day shift.
  • Evening shift.
  • Morning shift.
  • Night shift.
  • On call.
Ability to Relocate:
  • Topeka, KS 66606: Relocate before starting work (Required).

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