PROJECT RISE-Kreamer Family Resource Ctr Asst

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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

 

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

The Kreamer Family Resource Center Assistant provides a welcoming environment and ensures that each guest to the Center is connected with resources, information and supportive services.

 

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

 

Project RISE 

Project RISE (Reaching for Independent Successful Employment) creates employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities through:  

Paid employment 

Positions may be part time or full time, based upon the needs of the hiring department.  

 

Qualifications for Project RISE

A person with a disability who identifies of having a physical or mental impairment, which creates a barrier to employment, and who needs Supported Employment services to reach successful employment.  

We expect that individuals  are able to perform assigned tasks independently after the  supported employment period.  

 

What is Supported Employment:  Support Employment is ongoing supports provided to individuals and their employers who, because of their disabilities, need intensive on-going support to maintain a job in competitive or customized employment, or self-employment, in an integrated work setting.  

 

This is achieved by providing on-the-job training in work and work-related skills; i.e. job coaching to facilitate the acquisition, and ongoing performance, of the essential functions of the job and the facilitation of natural supports (i.e. fading). Ongoing retention, supervision and monitoring of the person's performance; i.e. evaluating self-maintenance strategies, work production and the effectiveness of natural supports (i.e. fading) which promote the greatest degree of inclusion, integration and autonomy. Training in related skills needed to retain employment; i.e. supporting and facilitating strategies which promote attendance and social inclusion in the workplace based upon individualized assessed need such as using community resources and public transportation 

 

 

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and orient visitors to the resources and equipment available in the Resource Center.
• Assess immediate needs for families and provide appropriate intervention.
• Maintain Resource Center environment, equipment and resources.
• Complete other tasks assigned by supervisor or designee.
• Complete mandatory employee education requirements and participate in additional learning opportunities through Project RISE.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years experience Experience in a position requiring extensive contact with the public, customer service or in a human services setting qualifies as related work experience. Education beyond high school in an area related to human services may be substituted for required work