Caseworker Assistant - Children's Crisis Respite

Job Number: 24-12061 / 24-12062 / 24-12063 / 24-12064 / 24-12065 / 24-12066/ 24-12109 / 24-12110

Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing continual supervision and ensuring safety of assigned youth population at all times.

  • Assures program schedule is consistently implemented including conducting scheduled therapeutic recreational activities.
  • Identifies age-appropriate area community activities and outings and maintains community events calendar.
  • Provides transport to/from community outings or as need arises. Assures respite house environment is clean and orderly while ensuring the safety of clients.
  • Assists with inventory, ordering, restocking, and organization of household.
  • Creates individualized schedule and provides life skills that support and promote youth's recovery.
  • Provides supervision and assistance with homework assignments when indicated.
  • Consistently and accurately writes clinical and administrative documentation as directed.
  • Implements patient treatment plan strategies as directed by clinical protocols and under the supervision of clinical staff.
  • Assists with program development and administrative tasks when indicated.
  • Adheres to regulatory requirements and follows all safety, medical, and administrative procedures and protocols.
  • Conducts marketing activities and provides program liaison services to community agency representatives when indicated.
  • Provides clerical duties to include answering phones, supervising faxed documents, relaying messages received and making copies.
  • Continually communicates with co-workers, supervisors and other staff regarding patient care and safety.
  • Safely and consistently manages difficult behaviors of the youth in care. Monitors and documents medication administration assistance.
  • The person in this position serves as a role model for all youth in regard to appearance, interaction,
    problem solving methodology, personal accountability and demonstration of respect for others, self and property.

This is a new program that will continue to evolve; duties and responsibilities may change over time.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to be committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in all forms. Integral Care defines diversity broadly to include race, ethnicity, abilities (mental/physical), gender, gender identity, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, age, and other groups.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

      Education:

      Required:

      • High School Diploma or GED equivalent 

      License: 

      Required:

      • Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record. 

      Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time.

      Workhours: Multiple shifts available.

      Workdays: Varies.

      Salary: $20.02 an hour plus an additional 10% crisis stipend.

      Why join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis county residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

      By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!

      Employee Benefits: 

      • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

      • Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave 

      • Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance

      • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

      • 403(b) retirement account

      • Gold's gym membership discount

      • Mileage reimbursement

      Integral Care strives to maintain a diverse workforce. We encourage all to apply, including those who have knowledge and/or experience working with underserved populations, including Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and LGBTQA communities.

      All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age.

      For specific positions, additional compensation may be available to those who are bilingual in both English and one of the following languages:  Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, or Burmese. (PM16)