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CSS Attendant Care and Peer Support Specialist

El tipo de trabajo

Full-Time or Part-Time | Non-Exempt
Hours may vary, up to 40 hours per week
Daily travel required

Sobre el rol

As a CSS Attendant Care / Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist at The Center, you will provide direct, community-based support to adults living with mental health challenges as they work toward greater independence and stability. Through one-on-one support, psychosocial rehabilitation, crisis assistance, and skill development, you'll help individuals build confidence, strengthen daily living skills, and make meaningful progress toward their recovery goals. This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, adaptable, and passionate about helping others live fuller, more independent lives.

Sobre el rol

  • Work one-on-one with consumers to support individualized treatment plan goals established by the treatment team

  • Provide supervision and assistance with activities of daily living and routines that promote stability and independence

  • Support consumers in community-based activities and appointments as appropriate

  • Promote recovery principles and encourage independent living skills

  • Assist consumers with medications as directed by the treatment team

  • Monitor, document, and report progress toward treatment goals

  • Provide support and supervision during consumer crises

  • Facilitate individual and group psychosocial rehabilitation services

  • Provide Attendant Care, Psychosocial Rehabilitation (individual and group), crisis services, and waiver/transitional services as assigned

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all services provided

  • Participate in agency trainings, meetings, and ongoing professional development

  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Requisitos

Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Valid Kansas driver's license with favorable driving record

  • Background free of issues related to abuse or neglect

  • Ability to complete Attendant Care (AC) training within 30 days of employment

Preferred Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of community and social service resources

  • One year of human services college coursework, one year of experience in the human services field, or a combination of both

  • Experience motivating or advocating for individuals with disabilities

  • Experience with program development or service delivery

Sobre el rol

Core Competencies
  • High level of empathy and compassion for individuals experiencing mental health challenges

  • Excellent communication and active listening skills

  • Strong organizational and time management abilities

  • Ability to build trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries

  • Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation

  • Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and ethical practice

  • Recovery-oriented, person-centered approach to supporting consumers

Technical Skills
  • Basic computer proficiency and ability to complete electronic documentation accurately and on time

  • Ability to follow established procedures and treatment plans with attention to detail

  • Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred

Work Style & Expectations
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team

  • Comfortable working in homes, community settings, and agency locations throughout the day

  • Flexible and adaptable to changing consumer needs and priorities

  • Ability to remain calm and supportive during crisis situations

  • Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment

  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining high-quality, person-centered care

  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning

Client Interaction & Environment
  • Provide direct, hands-on support to adults experiencing mental health challenges in home and community settings

  • Encourage consumers to build independence, confidence, and healthy daily routines

  • Support individuals during periods of emotional distress or crisis while promoting safety and recovery

  • Foster respectful, compassionate relationships that empower consumers to reach their treatment goals

  • Daily travel is required to provide community-based services throughout the service area

Sobre el rol

At The Center for Counseling & Consultation, we are committed to cultivating help, hope, and healing across Central Kansas. Our Community Support Services team works alongside individuals living with mental health challenges to help them build independence, strengthen daily living skills, and achieve meaningful recovery within their own communities. Every interaction is an opportunity to encourage hope and make a lasting difference.

Requisitos

This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be modified as needed. The Center is an at-will employer and complies with all applicable employment laws.

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