Youth Attendant Care Worker

The Guidance Center - Atchison, KS

  • Atchison, KS
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center for Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. We treat everyone with the same quality of care, regardless of their ability to pay. As an employee of TGC, you will have the opportunity to help the most vulnerable population in Kansas. We are the only provider that offers counseling, case management, psychosocial, and medication services all at the same site. We care greatly about our clients and are consistently moving towards a holistic model of care.Salary and Benefits for Youth Attendant:
  • Base hourly rate of $20.52 to $22.93 based on relevant experience.
  • Monday – Friday schedule, no weekends or on call responsibilities
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • KPERS Retirement System
  • Aflac, Life, Legal Shield, and ID Theft Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Schedules
  • TGC is a qualifying employer of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Primary Duties for Youth Attendant:
  • Provide attendant care services which assist with promoting successful completion of daily activities
  • Encourage and support clients’ engagement in pro-social activities
  • Encourage and support clients’ efforts to effectively problem-solve and interact successfully with others
  • Work respectfully and supportively with clients’ parents/caregivers, while observing appropriate boundaries
Minimum Qualifications for Youth Attendant:EDUCATION:
  • One year of college course work in the field of human services, or one year experience in the field of human services, or combination of education and work experience in the field of human services which equals one year.
EXPERIENCE:Required:
  • Six months experience working with individuals in the community. Experience gained through practicum experience or volunteer work can be included.
Preferred:
  • experience working with individuals with mental health issues.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The Guidance Center - Atchison, KS