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Technician - Youth Development Respite

Family Service & Guidance Center · Topeka, Kansas, US

Departments: Community Based Services Job Status: Part-time Hours Worked: Weekdays 4-7pm, Saturday 8am-4 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Team Manager of...

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Departments: Community Based Services Job Status: Part-time: Hours Worked: Weekdays 4-7pm, Saturday 8am-4 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Team Manager of Youth Development Positions Supervised: None Travel Required: Varies based on assignment Position Summary: This position provides direct service in a group or individual setting for children who are on the SED Waiver. A mental health respite provider offers short-term care and supervision for individuals with mental health needs, ensuring their safety, and emotional support while giving primary caregivers temporary relief. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Provide direct personal care. - Engage clients in conversation and emotional support. - Maintain a clean and safe environment. - Follow care plans. - Observe and report changes in client behaviors. - Complete clinical documentation correctly. - Complete documentation in a timely manner meeting the agencies minimum expectation for timely documentation consistently. - Document persons served attendance, as well as attempted contact with parents/caregivers and other treatment providers when persons served attendance is inconsistent. - Remain informed of agency and program developments. -...