Adult Specialist (Attendant Care)

Elizabeth Layton Center is looking for an Adult Specialist for a full-time evening opening in our Community Support Services (CSS) team in Paola, KS. If you want to work in a vibrant and supportive environment dedicated to serving our community, ELC is the place for you!

Who we are:Elizabeth Layton Center is a community mental health center with locations in Ottawa, KS, and Paola, KS. Our mission is simple: to provide comprehensive and integrated behavioral health services for our community. We are honored to be designated a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), a model of care focused on accessible and integrated behavioral health services. Our vision is to be recognized as the provider of choice for coordinated physical and behavioral health services in the communities we serve.  ELC specializes in working with underserved populations, especially Medicaid and Medicare eligible clients, to meet the growing needs unique to their situation and life experiences. 

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid time off
• Wellness resources to support your well-being
• A collaborative, supportive team environment
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth
• A healthy work-life balance

SUMMARY

Adult Specialists provide supervision and supportive services to adult clients diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI).  Under the supervision of a licensed and credentialed clinician, this position will provide information, education, and training to help build knowledge, develop skills, and change attitudes with a goal of increasing independence, productivity, self-determination, and inclusion in the community. The majority of time will be spent providing services to consumers at ELC’s residential housing, but some interaction may occur in consumer’s homes, vocational sites, program sites or other community settings.  This position reports directly to the CSS Coordinator or their designee. 

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in developing and providing structured activities to include attendant care, psychosocial group activities and individual community support

• Maintains a safe and productive environment during time spent in attendance of consumers
• Provides transportation to and from various activities or appointments
  (must maintain a good driving record)
• Provides medication observation in the community and in supported housing environment
• Maintains appropriate records for reporting, evaluation, accounting, and clinical purposes
• Meets deadlines for daily paperwork and reports
• Provides quality documentation
• Completes other duties as deemed appropriate by immediate supervisor
• Complies with ELC policies and procedures
• Completes all trainings as assigned

ELC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and considers all applications irrespective of race, marital status, sex, age, skin color, religion, nationality, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Take the next step toward a bright future – apply today and become part of a team where your contributions truly matter! 

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of 40 hours of training in providing equivalent supportive services to child and/or adult consumers OR be able to attend 40 hours of on-site training.  On-site training may be required outside of regularly scheduled working hours.
• All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required background checks

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, and SKILLS:

• Ability to relate and work creatively and energetically with consumers at risk of hospitalization
• Relates a positive approach to complex mental health issues
• Communicates directly and effectively in a cooperative manner
• Flexibility in assigned work hours
• Ability to be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences
• Ability to safely perform major job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations