KARE Center Staff, 1st Shift (Sun-Thurs)

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 :   Full-Time FLSA Status : Non-exempt                                                                      Schedule :   Sunday-Thursday, 7am-3pm (includes holidays) 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                a.    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                b.    Routinely provides positive feedback and respect to residents within the center                c.     Employs preventive teaching methods to avoid or diminish conflicts in the home                d.    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                a.    Requires a medical screening from a local emergency room prior to admitting residents for crisis stabilization                b.    Opens a file on all new admissions and completes all associated paper work                c.     Files prescriptions and or medical instructions                d.    Documents clinical information in resident’s progress notes                e.    Stores and monitors self-administration of resident’s medication according to state guidelines                f.     Records discharge data and circumstances                g.    Provides supervision of KARE Center residents                h.    Provides hourly (or more frequently) bed checks when specified                i.     Monitors each resident’s medical and emotional status and arranges emergency care when appropriate                j.     Notifies the Program Manager when an emergency warrants   3.       Performs other duties as required by the Program Manager                a.    Answers house phones and responds appropriately to the needs of the caller                b.    Answers Crisis Hotline and dispatches the appropriate mobile counselor   4.       Required to participate in scheduled training sessions given by KHDS                a.    Gives, receives and acts upon feedback given by director, supervisor, crisis counselors, resident or community member.                b.    Maintains confidentiality at all times   QUALIFICATIONS :